Dubai-– With the progressive worldwide expansion, global hospitality management group The Lux Collective is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mulcahy as Chief Commercial Officer, based in Mauritius.
Paul joins with over two decades of extensive leadership experience in commercial strategy, business transformation and driving growth within world-leading organisations in both the hospitality and travel industries. An Irish national, he holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Leicester and an MBA from Lancaster University. His distinguished career showcases his acute business acumen and keen ability to develop and lead innovative commercial and operational strategies that deliver results.
At Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, he was the Senior Vice President – Commercial. Besides being instrumental in developing strategies which contributed to the group’s global turnover, he led the successful commercial and digital transformation of the company, including the commercial departmental relocation to Dubai. Prior to Mövenpick, as Group Commercial Director of the European tourism company Pierre & Vacances – CenterParcs Group, he oversaw its marketing and distribution through digital, CRM and call centres. Paul was General Manager – HotelClub EMEA for global online travel company Orbitz.com (now part of Expedia.com), and was also E-commerce Director at the InterContinental Hotels Group.
Prior to joining The Lux Collective, Paul was Managing Director North America at RCI – part of Travel + Leisure Co, the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company generating $ 3.88 BN in revenue. A member of the Executive Committee, he was responsible for the strategic and commercial leadership, oversaw growth initiatives and spearheaded change management to streamline processes and optimise operational efficiency.
Paul will strengthen the Group by focusing on awareness-driving strategies for its portfolio of brands across all channels, while empowering people. His approach to change management and innovation has enabled him to transform teams and lead the expansion of renowned international brands. A dedicated hotelier at heart, he has a passion for nurturing teams and advocating talent development for individual and organisational growth.
Olivier Chavy, Chief Executive Officer of The Lux Collective said, “Paul’s proven track record In 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-looking insight and leadership that Paul will inject to further heighten The Lux Collective as a leading world-class hospitality group.”
“I am thrilled to join The Lux Collective, a trendsetting hospitality company, which has created and is managing some of the world’s most innovative brands. Together with our team, I look forward to elevating our branding and creating distinctive guest experiences with thoughtful touch points – that delight and celebrate life,” said Paul Mulcahy, Chief Commercial Officer of The Lux Collective.
