management team
Executives
Rattan Chadha, Partner
Rattan Chadha is the former owner and founder of the Mexx International fashion company, and partner of Oberoi International Hotels & Resorts.
"A brand has its own personality; it is a living thing, which means it is constantly changing and growing. citizenM strives to become an affordable luxury lifestyle brand."
Tom Bas, Partner
Tom Bas is a former member of the board of directors of NH Hotels and Golden Tulip.
"Acquisition, finance and strategy are key to the success of any organization"
Jan Wulf van Alkemade, Partner
Jan Wulf van Alkemade has 25 years of experience in the hotel industry as a major supplier of hotel supplies and guest amenities.
"Traveling the world and meeting people unfolds trends and opportunities"
Management
Michael Levie, Partner / CEO
Michael Levie worked for various international hotel chains including Sonesta Hotels and NH Hoteles. As VP of Operations he managed large portfolios of hotels.
"It is all about people, service and caring. Our citizenM community can’t wait for you to join"
Klaas van Lookeren Campagne, Partner / CFO
Klaas van Lookeren Campagne is Investment Director of Amex Group. He formerly headed the real estate corporate finance team at Deloitte, specialized in the hospitality and leisure industry.
"Focus, drive and giving it your all, jointly we get it right the first time around"
Carel van Houte, Partner / Director Design & Construction
Carel van Houte is an industrial designer with 20 years of international experience for blue chip clients. He brings his knowledge of design and industrial processes to citizenM.
"Beauty is caught by the eye, but lives in the details"
Robin Chadha, Partner / Marketing Director
Robin Chadha has worked for various fashion and lifestyle companies including Mexx. In addition, he was part of the hospitality industry with the opening of his own unique drinking and dining concept "Rain" in Amsterdam.
"at citizenM we will continuously focus on innovation, in order to give our end consumer a fantastic brand experience."
Rob Wagemans, Partner
Rob Wagemans is founder and the driving force behind "Concrete Architects" Amsterdam. The past 10 years of works, have just been published.
"Creating and designing citizenM is about a total concept, I just love it"
Jasper Muller, Acquisition Director
Jasper Muller worked in the real estate advisory teams at consulting firms Andersen and Deloitte, with a focus on property development. Jasper is a graduate of the Amsterdam School of Real Estate. As Acquisition Director Jasper now utilizes his real estate experience and knowledge to source suitable development opportunities for citizenM.
Lennert de Jong, Distribution and Business Development Director
Lennert de Jong, responsible for Distribution and connectivity started his career at the Krasnapolsky Hotel in Amsterdam. He has worked for SynXis, a central reservation system and distribution solution for hotels, where he played a key role in growing the European portfolio of hotels from 0 to 3500 hotels.
Han van Kraaij, Corporate Controller
Han van Kraaij has gained incredible experience over the years working with Golden Tulip, Krasnapolsky and NH Hotels. His responsibilities reached over multiple properties. He is responsible as Corporate Controller for the main office and hotels financial reporting.
