Katya Starovoit
Luxury Hospitality Executive: Commercial Strategy • Operations • Revenue Growth
Geneva
Profil professionnel
Current Professional Focus: Actively seeking senior leadership opportunities in luxury hospitality (Hotel Manager / General Manager roles). In parallel, I remain engaged in the hospitality and luxury ecosystem through professional networks in Switzerland including Women Impact (Geneva), Club des Leaders and Ladies Drive Club.
To further strengthen my operational expertise, I completed the Executive Certificate in Hospitality Management at eCornell, Cornell University (2025-2026).
Vue d'ensemble
17
17
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Expérience
Commercial Director (Sales, Marketing, Revenue)
BEAU-RIVAGE GENEVA HOTEL
Geneva
2022.01 - 2024.11
• Lead end-to-end commercial strategy across sales, marketing, revenue, digital and distribution
• Maximize RevPAR and total revenue through pricing, forecasting and inventory optimization
• Drive high-value corporate, MICE, OTA and strategic partnerships
• Elevate brand visibility and consistency across all communication channels
Commercial Director/Acting Director
DJEVA PRODUCTION
Monthey
2020.06 - 2021.11
• Led B2B sales of lab-created gems across Switzerland and international markets
• Built end-to-end business development, integrating sourcing, cutting and vertical operations
• Launched an ethical jewelry brand with a full marketing and digital repositioning
• Served as Acting Director during a critical financial turnaround
Director of Sales and Marketing
LA RESERVE HOTELS, SPA & VILLAS
Geneva
2018.06 - 2020.11
• Led cross-functional teams across Sales & Marketing, Reservations, Banqueting and Communications
• Drove global PR and sales representation, delivering a 70% Leisure / 30% Corporate business mix
• Spearheaded digital transformation, including website and e-commerce launches, PMS/CRS migration and CRM optimization
Regional Director of Sales & Bus. Development
RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION
London, Geneva, Cape Town, Ireland
2008.02 - 2018.06
• Led regional sales across Europe/UK while overseeing on-property sales operations (Hôtel d’Angleterre, Geneva)
• Drove business development through innovative, revenue-generating projects
• Defined and executed commercial strategies to maximize revenue and profitability
• Built a structured European sales strategy across key markets and channels, including London, Geneva and South Africa
Formation
Executive Hospitality Management Certificate -
Cornell University
2025.10 - 2026.03
Master - International Management
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND
Dublin, IrelandMaster of Science - Management Science
UNIVERSITY OF REIMS
Reims, France 1995.10 - 2000.01
Compétences
- LUXURY EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
- REVENUE MANAGEMENT
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- DIGITAL MARKETING
- Pre-opening commercial strategy
- Go-to-market strategy
- Stakeholder management
- Market positioning
- Brand launch & PR
- KPI & performance tracking
Informations complémentaires
•Art & contemporary exhibitions
• Hospitality & luxury consulting
• AI & innovation
• Luxury trends & brand positioning
• Wellbeing & luxury lifestyle
• Private & corporate events
• International travel
• Networking & club memberships
Languages
French
Langue maternelle
Russian
Langue maternelle
English
Bilingue
Italian
Notions
Chronologie
Executive Hospitality Management Certificate -
Cornell University
2025.10 - 2026.03
Commercial Director (Sales, Marketing, Revenue)
BEAU-RIVAGE GENEVA HOTEL
2022.01 - 2024.11
Commercial Director/Acting Director
DJEVA PRODUCTION
2020.06 - 2021.11
Director of Sales and Marketing
LA RESERVE HOTELS, SPA & VILLAS
2018.06 - 2020.11
Regional Director of Sales & Bus. Development
RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION
2008.02 - 2018.06
Master of Science - Management Science
UNIVERSITY OF REIMS
1995.10 - 2000.01
Master - International Management
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND