Calogero Granatella
Hospitality Visionary | Creative Strategist | Innovation Leader
Collaborator at heart. A forward-thinker and team culture leader with expertise in hospitality operations, strategy, financial analysis, and business innovation. Passionate about storytelling strategies, developing innovative tech solutions, and rethinking how people travel, stay, and live.
Professional Experience
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Business Specialist
NEOM, Hotel Division
Nov 2023 – Present
Senior Consultant
Treble
Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
Senior Consultant & Founding Employee
Krisnen Management Consulting
Jun 2021 – Apr 2023
Student Assistant & Treasurer
Hotelschool The Hague
Feb 2021 – Feb 2022
Apprenticeship as a Chef & Commis de Cuisine
Various Fine-Dining Restaurants
Aug 2017 – Feb 2021
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Skills & Expertise
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Attitude & Expertise
Relationship Building & Collaboration
Bring people together to discuss important issues and get things done.
It's truly rewarding to hear that colleagues often mention my ability to connect with people across various levels. I genuinely believe in building trust and clear communication through active listening and asking thoughtful questions, which helps foster a positive, collaborative team environment where everyone feels appreciated.
Reflection & Feedback
Self-reflect, give emotionally intelligent feedback and speak up for change.
I believe in continuous growth, and I truly value feedback as a core part of professional development. Colleagues often highlight my self-awareness and how I use critique positively, driving progress and initiating beneficial changes for both myself and the team.
Innovation & Strategy Development
Business innovation, corporate strategy, and tech development.
I enjoy a good challenge, and people often commend my approach to complex problems – even those outside my direct technical field – with creative, solution-driven thinking. I'm particularly skilled at breaking down intricate concepts into understandable stories, which helps bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to strategy and tech development.
Leadership & Hospitality
Culture building, people development and service excellence.
I naturally bring positive energy and drive to my work, which I'm told motivates those around me. I genuinely enjoy taking initiative and leading by example, always striving to build strong team cultures and achieve excellence in every hospitality venture.
Financial & Business Analysis
Feasibility studies, financial modeling, and asset management.
Numbers truly tell a story for me, and colleagues often recognize my strong analytical skills and careful approach to financial modeling and fluidity studies. I pride myself on being a productive and efficient professional, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in all my work, even when facing tight deadlines.
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Education & Certifications
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Formal Education
Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitality Management
Hotelschool The Hague | Netherlands
2020 – 2023
Apprenticeship as a Chef – Hybrid Education
Robert Wetzlar Berufskolleg | Germany
2017 – 2020
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
2024
Maximizing Your Leadership Potential (MLP)
Center for Creative Leadership
2024
Winning Through Customer Experience
Bain & Company
2024
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
2023
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of an ambitious vision. Feel free to reach out.