With the gradual expansion of global hotel management groups around the world Lux Collective is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mulcahy as Chief Commercial Officer based in Mauritius.
Paul has over two decades of extensive leadership experience in commercial strategy, business transformation and driving growth within the world’s leading organizations in the hospitality and travel industry. He is an Irish national and holds an MA in Economics from the University of Leicester and an MBA from Lancaster University. His distinguished career demonstrates his keen business acumen and keen ability to develop and lead innovative commercial and operational strategies and achieve results.
At Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, he served as Senior Vice President Commercial. In addition to playing an important role in developing strategies that contribute to the group’s global turnover, he also led the company’s successful commercial and digital transformation, including the relocation of the commercial unit to Dubai. Prior to joining Mövenpick, he was Group Commercial Director of European travel company Pierre & Vacances – CenterParcs Group, overseeing the company’s marketing and distribution through digital, CRM and call centres. Paul was the General Manager of HotelClub EMEA for global online travel company Orbitz.com (now part of Expedia.com) and Director of E-Commerce for InterContinental Hotels Group.
Prior to joining The Lux Collective, Paul served as Managing Director of North America for RCI, part of Travel + Leisure Co, a leading global membership and leisure travel company with revenues of $3.88 billion. As a member of the Executive Committee, he is responsible for strategic and commercial leadership, overseeing growth initiatives and spearheading change management to streamline processes and optimize operational efficiency.
Paul will strengthen the group through a focus on cognitive-driven strategies across all channel brand portfolios, while empowering people. His approach to change management and innovation has enabled him to transform teams and lead the expansion of well-known international brands. A dedicated hotelier at heart, he is passionate about developing teams and championing talent development for individual and organizational growth.
Olivier Chave, Chief Executive Officer of lux collective ” said, “Paul’s proven track record of driving profit and growth, coupled with his expertise in digital transformation, data-driven strategic planning and international team leadership, will be invaluable in supporting our company’s ambitions. We are excited about the forward-thinking insight and leadership Paul will inject to further enhance The Lux Collective’s position as a leading world-class hospitality group. “
“I’m delighted to join The Lux Collective, a trend-setting hospitality company that creates and manages some of the world’s most innovative brands. I look forward to working with our team to elevate our brand profile and deliver on thoughtful touchpoints to create unique guest experiences that delight and celebrate life.” Paul Mulcahy, Chief Commercial Officer Lux Collective.
