Michael Collini

Vice President - Turkey, Russia and Eastern Europe

Mike Collini has been responsible for driving Hilton’s development activity in Turkey, Russia & Eastern Europe since June 2006 and is now based in Istanbul. His priority lies with the implementation of Hilton’s ambitious expansion strategy with a focus on rolling out new brands like Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton and Doubletree by Hilton throughout the region. He now leads a development team of seven full-time developers, three of which are based in Moscow.

During a Hilton career spanning fourteen years Collini has held a number of positions within the company – from overseeing major capital expenditure projects to asset management, acquisitions, disposals and technical support.

Collini has a Master’s in Property Business and Management, a BSc in Quantity Surveying, and is also a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

Featured sessions:

• Russia’s 500k plus club — working with local partners to develop regional markets