David Allan
Dubai
Summary
Multi-award winning Hotelier with a proven track record in success through culture, service and people leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Cluster General Manager
Radisson Hotel Group
Dubai & Ras Al Khaimah
10.2016 - Current
- Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Canal View, Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan Island
- Managed opening of three hotels within four years.
- Over 1,000 bedrooms, 25 outlets, 21 meeting rooms. Over 600 FTEs.
- Budgets exceeded from 2021 to 2025, with profit conversion +80%. RGI above fair market share/ Quality scoring leads company in UAE.
- Six independent awards for the cluster, four internal awards.
- Provided insights on hospitality industry as a regular contributor for Business Breakfast on Dubai Eye radio.
General Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel
Dubai, Media City
06.2014 - 10.2016
- 246 bedroom hotel, 6 outlets, 10 meeting rooms. Over 200 FTEs.
- Full team restructure undertaken of mature hotel and repositioning F&B concept offering.
- Achieved a three-point annual increase in RGI, surpassing budgeted targets.
- Received GM of the year award for Radisson Hotel Group.
General Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel
Glasgow, Scotland
06.2012 - 06.2014
- 247 Bedroom five star hotel, five outlets, 15 meeting rooms. 160 FTEs.
- Profit conversion grown by +60% yoy with RGI growth +5% per annum. All budgets targets exceeded.
- Received General Manager Excellence at the Scottish Hotel Awards.
- Achieved highest ranking for Radisson Blu in the UK for quality and employee welfare.
General Manager
Park Inn by Radisson
Aberdeen, Scotland
01.2010 - 06.2012
- 188 bedroom hotel, 4 outlets, 6 meeting rooms. 100 FTEs.
- Pre-Opening period of six months which led to the hotel becoming the most financially successful opening in Radisson Hotel group history.
- Honoured with General Manager of the Year award by Radisson Hotel Group for outstanding leadership.
General Manager
Radisson Hotel Group
Glasgow, Scotland
09.2008 - 01.2010
- 100 bedrooms, 3 outlets, 70 FTEs
- Led conversion and renovation as it was previously an independent hotel.
- Grew RGI to above fair market share throughout tenure. Full year profit conversion +100%.
Deputy General Manager
Cameron House Resort
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Five-star resort with hotel, lodges, golf, sailing, spa facilities. Responsible for Engineering, Grounds, Golf, Spa, Marina, F&B. 490 FTEs.
- Developed and implemented a structured quality management system to enhance service standards across the resort.
Secondments
Royal Household of Great Britain
10.1997 - 09.2000
- British Royal Family including stages at Holyrood House, Balmoral and Buckingham Palace.
- Interaction with royals, high profile politicians and guests.
- Invited to work full-time post university completion.
Education
Joint BA Hons - Hotel Management & Tourism
Hotel School, University of Strathclyde
Glasgow06-2000
Skills
- Culture Implementation
- People Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Media Relations
- Commercial Focus
- Quality Results
- F&B Operations
- Owner Relations
- Asset Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Family-orientated
- Cuisine
- Cultural understanding
- Sports
Timeline
Cluster General Manager
Radisson Hotel Group
10.2016 - Current
General Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel
06.2014 - 10.2016
General Manager
Radisson Blu Hotel
06.2012 - 06.2014
General Manager
Park Inn by Radisson
01.2010 - 06.2012
General Manager
Radisson Hotel Group
09.2008 - 01.2010
Deputy General Manager
Cameron House Resort
07.2007 - 09.2008
Secondments
Royal Household of Great Britain
10.1997 - 09.2000
Joint BA Hons - Hotel Management & Tourism
Hotel School, University of Strathclyde