Xabier Otondo Sagastibelza
About Xabier Otondo Sagastibelza
Xabier Otondo Sagastibelza serves as the Operations Director at OUR HABITAS in Barcelona, having held this position since 2023. With extensive experience in hospitality management and business consultancy, he has worked in various international locations and held leadership roles at notable hotel chains.
Current Role at OUR HABITAS
Xabier Otondo Sagastibelza serves as the Operations Director at OUR HABITAS, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from Barcelona, Cataluña, España. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects of the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in hospitality management.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Management
Xabier has a robust background in hospitality management, having held leadership positions at several prominent hotel chains. He worked as General Manager at El Nacional BCN from 2017 to 2019 and as Deputy Manager at Barceló Hotels & Resorts from 1999 to 2004. His experience also includes roles at Melia Hotels and Ibb Hotels, where he managed operations and ensured high service standards.
Consultancy Roles and Global Experience
Xabier has been an Independent Business Consultant at Capvision since 2014 and at Guidepoint Global since 2012. His consultancy work spans multiple international markets, including Shanghai, New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shenzhen. He provides insights and expertise, drawing from over a decade of experience in the industry.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Xabier has a diverse educational background in hospitality and business management. He studied at Cornell University, where he achieved qualifications in Revenue Management and Hospitality Management. He also holds an MBA with a focus on Digital Marketing from thePower and has completed various programs in hotel and restaurant management.
Leadership in Restaurant Operations
Xabier has significant experience in restaurant operations, notably serving as Chief Restaurant Operations Officer at Grupo MYT from 2019 to 2021. His roles have involved overseeing operational strategies and enhancing service delivery in both hospitality and restaurant sectors.