Chema Basterrechea is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Rezidor responsible for all operational matters, including brand standards implementation, operating procedures, new market segment identification, review of operating models and organizational efficiency to improve the company's profitability and brand awareness.
Master's degree in business finance from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Oviedo. Graduate of the London Business School's Senior Executive Program, IESE Business School of Madrid and Dublin City University.
Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, Chema has more than 20 years of experience in various operational and strategic positions with NH Hotel Group. Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer of NH Hotel Group. Previously, he was Chief Executive Officer of NH Hotel Group Italia.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling and sports, including running, skiing, mountain biking and riding motorbikes.