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Michael D. Linczyc 20 South Terrace Short Hills, NJ 07078 United States BSc (Arch), B Arch (Hons), ARB (UK) Linczyc@MLXconsulting.com +1 646 279 4845 www.mlxconsulting.com
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS.
An energetic and proven leader in the hospitality industry with 25+ years 360-degree expertise in real estate development, architecture, design and construction across the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MLX Consulting 2002 – 2008 2014 – To Date Founder & Principal Specializing in hospitality development, design, branding, project and construction management.
• Directing and managing design and construction for projects in Marseille, Monaco, Cannes, Ibiza, Riyadh, Dubai and Kuwait.
• Defining strategic business plan for large (500+ units) US casual dining group and prototype design for international expansion.
Pico PRO Inc 2015 – 2016 President & Chief Executive Officer
A passion to create unique experiences and environments that are beautiful, engaging, sustainable and profitable. Founded on principles of collaboration, innovation and leadership, Pico PRO bridges strategy, development and design.
• Established a new business division for Pico Global, Asia’s leading brand activation, events and exhibition company.
• Focused on the Hospitality, Restaurant, Real Estate and Retail industries, we are committed to building and managing multi- disciplinary teams for developers, investors and operators for projects in the US, Central America, Asia and the Middle East.
Wilson Associates 2008 – 2013 Principal, Corporate Director of Development
Global leader in hospitality interior architectural design for luxury hotels, resorts and restaurants, with 350 staff in 7 offices.
Reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors, devised a detailed strategic management plan for business and corporate development, enhancing project and studio leadership and represented the firm on its largest high-profile international projects as Principal-in-Charge, as well as in the press and at investment and design conferences.
• Established and led 100+ member team for $4bn Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi and 20+ hotels in the Middle East and China. • Generated $35m+ of new business, including 3 out of the 5 largest projects in Wilson’s 40 year history.
Client: Kushner Companies 2002 – 2003 Executive Vice President, Managing Director Feb – Dec 2007 Vice President, Design & Development
A diversified real estate company, with a $10bn portfolio of multi-family, office and hospitality properties and investments.
Recruited by Principals to establish the hospitality group, execute a strategic action plan and manage all aspects of investments and developments for hospitality and mixed-use projects.
• Identified $500m of acquisition, development, joint venture and passive investment opportunities.
• Grew operations team from zero to 65 employees in 3 months, established operational procedures and firm culture.
Client: Morgans Hotel Group 2005 – 2007 Senior Vice President, Development
Creators of the boutique hotel segment, owns and manages 13 hotels in the United States and Europe.
Spearheaded ground up construction for new properties and renovations to existing properties in London, LA and Miami.
• Analyzed and executed multiple deals ($300m+) with developers, owners and investors for joint ventures and management contracts for new build and renovation properties in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Scottsdale, London and Paris.
• Established the development group, headed design and project management for creation of $800m Delano/Mondrian Las
Vegas with partners Boyd Gaming;
Client: KEO International Consultants 2005 Director, Hospitality Development
One of the largest architecture and engineering infrastructure designers, project and construction managers in the Middle East.
Owner’s Representative for $300m mixed-use 5* hotel/condominiums & retail development in the Diplomatic District in Doha, State of Qatar, on behalf of the client, the Minister of Finance.
• Formulated and delivered conceptual feasibility package including design, financial projections and entitlements in 3 months.