Julien Laracine
About Julien Laracine
Julien Laracine is a Managing Director at Proper Hospitality, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having held various leadership roles across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Work at Proper Hospitality
Julien Laracine has served as the Managing Director at Proper Hospitality since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, contributing to its recognition as the #1 ranked hotel in Santa Monica by TripAdvisor. Under his management, the hotel achieved significant accolades, including the AHEAD Global 2020 People's Choice Award and the AHEAD Americas’ Hotel of the Year award. Additionally, the hotel was featured in Travel + Leisure's 2020 World's Best Awards as the Best Hotel in Los Angeles and made it to Conde Nast Traveler's 2020 Hot List for 'Best New Hotels in America and Canada'.
Education and Expertise
Julien Laracine holds an MBA in International Business from Kasetsart University, which he completed in 2006. He also earned a Master's degree in International Business from IÉSEG School of Management, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Business from Universidad de Zaragoza, obtained in 2004. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business management and international operations.
Professional Background
Julien Laracine has a diverse professional background in the hospitality industry. He began his career at Sofitel, where he worked as a Manager from 2006 to 2010, gaining experience in both Asia and North America. He then served as the Director of Food & Beverage at YTL Hotels in Shanghai from 2010 to 2012. Following this, he was the Head of Sales - Asia at DUCLOT in Hong Kong from 2013 to 2018. Before joining Proper Hospitality, he was the Managing Director at Nihi Sumba in Indonesia from 2018 to 2020. He also worked as a Project Manager at Blancpain for eight months in 2012.
Board Membership at Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Since 2020, Julien Laracine has been a Board Member on the Board of Directors for the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. In this capacity, he contributes to the local business community and engages in initiatives that support economic development in Santa Monica, California.