company structure
Management board
Rattan Chadha, Chairman
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."
Klaas van Lookeren Campagne, Member
Klaas van Lookeren Campagne is Investment Director of KRC Capital. 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"
Jan Wulf van Alkemade, Member
Jan Wulf van Alkemade has 25 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the hotel industry.
He believes in 'traveling the world and meeting people and trends and opportunities will unfold'
Rob Wagemans, Creative Member
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"
Management Team
Michael Levie, 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"
Carel van Houte, CDO
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"
Kai Overeem, CFO
Kai Overveem worked for various multinationals including NIBC bank, ING and Numico. Kai will use his experience in real estate and finance as CFO of citizenM
Robin Chadha, CMO
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."
Lennert de Jong, Director of Distribution and Business Development
Lennert de Jong worked for various companies in the hotel industry, including 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. Lennert is now responsible for citizenM's automated reservation and revenue management processes and demand generating activities.
Jasper Muller, Director of Acquisition
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.
Michael Reiner, Director of Hotel Operations
Michael Reiner, reponsible for the hotel operations, comes from the hotel industry. Michael holds a hotel degree from Salzburg, and gained his hotel experience in the US. Back in Europe he headed up the operations team of SynXis Europe. Michael is responsible for all hotel operational elements within citizenM.
Menno Hilberts, Director of Design and Construction
Menno Hilberts gained broad experience in international construction and worked worldwide for various construction companies on high profile developments. Menno heads up all building projects that citizenM gets involved with in the coming years.
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.
