Architecture - Design Corporate Leadership Real Estate Development
''This is a very exciting point in time. We have the opportunity to create astounding environments that connect new technologies and multi-faceted lifestyles with the traditional goals of delivering great design and experiences.''
Michael D. Linczyc Michael Linczyc's hallmark of success is his ability to translate sophisticated business strategy, design knowledge, and competitor insights into tactical business plans and customer-centric design solutions that have delivered substantial gains in revenue, profit, and ROI for clients in the intensely competitive luxury and lifestyle sector.
''It is a privilege and my good fortune to be involved in an industry that has such a positive impact on the lives of peoples, cities and the global economy.''
With 25 years of leadership experience, Michael has excelled over an extended period of time both as a Managing Director and as the Transformation Catalyst for new business methodologies, new ventures, and new opportunities in large, geographically dispersed markets and regions. An expert in influencing how individuals spend their leisure time, Michael's ability to work collaboratively and constructively within the often complex framework of exacting clients has been a driving force in his career and contributed to his stature globally as a force in architectural design and real estate development.
 Without doubt, Michael's greatest achievement has been his unwavering ability to seamlessly lead through change, transition, revolution, innovation, and action. He and his teams have consistently delivered profitable and sustainable world-class destinations to clients that have delivered a market advantage and enabled them to outpace and outperform their competition. Michael's career has supported substantial global luxury and lifestyle companies as they transitioned and repositioned themselves, continually evolving their corporate vision, brand, image, and goals. In acknowledgement of his remarkable leadership capabilities, he has been hand-chosen for several high profile assignments and has been a key member of teams that have earned numerous industry accolades, including multiple Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design. Others have characterized Michael as an energizing and engaging business leader, equally successful in building collaborative partnerships with senior client executives, Boards of Directors, and investors as well as front-line operating teams around the globe. He is a unique combination of strategist, visionary, operating executive, and entrepreneur. A noted keynote speaker with recent engagements in the USA, Australia, and China, Michael strongly supports developing the next generation of leaders in an organization and plays an important role in acting as a lifelong mentor to the teams he oversees. An avid runner, Michael and his wife live with their two children in the greater New York area.
''The best part is listening to a Client's goals, ideas and aspirations and then challenging myself and the team to deliver a solution beyond everyone's expectations.''
Michael D. Linczyc
20 South Terrace Short Hills, NJ 07078 United States Linczyc@MLXconsulting.com +1 646 279 4845 www.mlxconsulting.com
BSc (Arch), B Arch (Hons), ARB (UK)
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS. An energetic and proven leader in the hospitality industry with 25+ years 360-degree expertise in real estate development, architecture, design and construction across the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Pico PRO Inc
2015 – To Date
President & Chief Executive Officer
Our passion is to create unique experiences and environments that are beautiful, engaging, sustainable and profitable. Founded on principles of collaboration, innovation and leadership, Pico PRO bridges strategy, development and design. • Established a new business division for Pico Global, Asia’s leading brand activation, events and exhibition company. • Focused on the Hospitality, Restaurant, Real Estate and Retail industries, we are committed to building and managing multidisciplinary teams for developers, investors and operators for projects in the US, Central America, Asia and the Middle East.
MLX Consulting
2002 - 2008 2014 - 2015 Specializing in hospitality development, design, branding, project and construction management.
Founder & Principal
• Directing and managing design and construction for projects in Marseille, Monaco, Cannes, Ibiza, Riyadh, Dubai and Kuwait. • Defining strategic business plan for large (500+ units) US casual dining group and prototype design for international expansion.
Wilson Associates
2008 – 2013 Principal, Corporate Director of Development Global leader in hospitality interior architectural design for luxury hotels, resorts and restaurants, with 350 staff in 7 offices. Reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors, devised a detailed strategic management plan for business and corporate development, enhancing project and studio leadership and represented the firm on its largest high-profile international projects as Principal-in-Charge, as well as in the press and at investment and design conferences. • Established and led 100+ member team for $4bn Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi and 20+ hotels in the Middle East and China. • Generated $35m+ of new business, including 3 out of the 5 largest projects in Wilson’s 40 year history.
Client: Kushner Companies
2002 – 2003 Executive Vice President, Managing Director Feb – Dec 2007 Vice President, Design & Development A diversified real estate company, with a $10bn portfolio of multi-family, office and hospitality properties and investments. Recruited by Principals to establish the hospitality group, execute a strategic action plan and manage all aspects of investments and developments for hospitality and mixed-use projects. • Identified $500m of acquisition, development, joint venture and passive investment opportunities. • Grew operations team from zero to 65 employees in 3 months, established operational procedures and firm culture.
Client: Morgans Hotel Group
2005 – 2007 Senior Vice President, Development Creators of the boutique hotel segment, owns and manages 13 hotels in the United States and Europe. Spearheaded ground up construction for new properties and renovations to existing properties in London, LA and Miami. • Analyzed and executed multiple deals ($300m+) with developers, owners and investors for joint ventures and management contracts for new build and renovation properties in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Scottsdale, London and Paris. • Established the development group, headed design and project management for creation of $800m Delano/Mondrian Las Vegas with partners Boyd Gaming;
Client: KEO International Consultants
2005
Director, Hospitality Development
One of the largest architecture and engineering infrastructure designers, project and construction managers in the Middle East. Owner’s Representative for $300m mixed-use 5* hotel/condominiums & retail development in the Diplomatic District in Doha, State of Qatar, on behalf of the client, the Minister of Finance.
• Formulated and delivered conceptual feasibility package including design, financial projections and entitlements in 3 months.
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James Hotels / BR Guest
2003 – 2004
Senior Vice President, Development
With 25 restaurants and bars, BR Guest is widely recognized as one of America’s premier hospitality groups. Identified, retained and directed the consultant teams for design, sourcing and construction projects across the United States.
• Mobilized teams and managed entitlements, design and construction for James Scottsdale ($35m), James Chicago ($60m), and new restaurants in New York, Chicago and LA ($25m+)
Client:
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
2001 – 2002
Project Director - Architecture & Construction
One of the world’s largest hotel companies, owns, operates, franchises and manages 1,100+ hotels and resorts in 93 countries. Directed all aspects of the design and construction of the $60M flagship W Times Square, on schedule & budget.
• Managed all consultants, contracts, permits, site operations and tenant coordination with project management team. • Undertook comprehensive close out audit after opening including re-negotiating all add services from GC.
Rockwell Group
Associate
1997 - 2001
New York's leading designers of unique immersive environments for hospitality, culture, education and healthcare. Directed and mentored the dozen project managers, architects and designers within my studio, responsible for budgets, monitoring schedules, client liaison, presentations, manpower, overhead and profitability. • Initiated business development and marketing efforts, led project feasibility studies, identified business leads firm-wide and managed staffing, billing and cash flow. Achieved 15% annual revenue growth and added $2 million to bottom line. • Accountable to clients for $100 million of contracts on multiple projects simultaneously in Las Vegas, Florida, Hong Kong and Europe.
New York Palace Hotel
Owner's Representative
1995 – 1997
Purchased by the Brunei Investment Authority, Amedeo Hotel Group acting as asset managers for the Sultan of Brunei. Key member of the management team responsible for the complete renovation of the 55 story, 950 room, 5* Star Hotel. • Completed the $120 million renovation on budget in less than two years while the Hotel remained open. • Created an inventory management system, managing procurement of $40 million FF&E/OS&E package. Cut project overhead by 25%.
Linczyc Oppenheim Architects
Principal, Co-Founder
1991 – 1995
Established successful architectural and interior design practice in London focused on offices, retail and hospitality projects. • Repositioned London County Courthouse as a restaurant venue and designed $20 million hotel for Malaysian Government. • Created design, graphics and branding for optical chain, completing 12 stores and flagship installations within Harrods and Selfridges.
Asahi Juken Company
Senior Architect
1990 – 1991
The European headquarters of a leading Japanese developer of condominiums, hotels and golf courses.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Architect
1989 – 1990
London Office of one of the most influential architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning firms in the world.
GMW Partnership
Junior Architect
1985 – 1988
Prestigious UK practice with award-winning experience on offices, urban redevelopment and airports.
EDUCATION
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Chartered Architect (UK)
2012 2012 2011 2010 2008
Boutique Design Conference, New York DesignInn Symposium, Sydney, Australia International Hotel Investment Forum, Macau, China US Chamber of Commerce, Houston HD Boutique Exposition, Miami
2000 2001 2002 2004
Samba Grill, Las Vegas Alma de Cuba, Philadelphia Blue Fin, New York Westminster Hotel, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science (Arch) Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
AWARDS Industrial Design Excellence Award Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design Hospitality Design Winner Upscale Hotel Award
Michael D. Linczyc - APPENDIX PROJECT LIST
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
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Imperial Chemical House London SW1 Offices Eagle House London EC3 Offices Builder House London EC1 Offices Broadgate, Phase 14 London EC2 Offices Exchange House London EC2 Offices Canary Wharf B1, B2 London E14 Offices Daisen Golf Club House Japan Hotel 1991 Hiroshima Golf Club Japan Hotel Namba Hotel Japan Hotel Whinkleys Wharf London E14 Masterplan 1992 Cabot Sq, Canary Wharf London E14 Retail Bristol, Brent Cross, Kingston, Tunbridge. Retail 1993 Kings Road Chelsea London SW3 Retail Harrods Knightsbridge London SW1 Retail 1994 Park House Hotel London W2 Hotel Euro Retail Park Ipswich UK Retail Stephenson Way London NW1 Offices 1995 Directory of Social Change London NW1 Offices Central London County Court Renovation New York Palace New York Hotel 1996 Le Cirque 2000 New York Restaurant 1997 Planet Hollywood Cannes, Munich Restaurant Planet Hollywood Prague, Dublin Restaurant Planet Hollywood Zurich, Rome Restaurant 1998 Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur Restaurant Official All Star Orlando Retail Cafe Milan London SW3 Restaurant 1999 Planet Hollywood Hotel New York Hotel Samba Grill Las Vegas Restaurant City Grill London NW1 Restaurant 2000 Istanbul Restaurants Turkey Restaurant Heron City Lisbon Portugal Masterplan Crayola Creativity Works Concept Retail Cirque Du Soleil Hong Kong Masterplan Equinox - 420 Lex Ave New York Health Club 2001 Alma de Cuba Philadelphia Restaurant Estee Lauder - Origins Concept Retail Django - 480 Lex Ave New York Restaurant 455 Central Park West New York Residential 2002 W Hotel Times Square New York Hotel Blue Fin New York Restaurant The Whiskey New York Nightclub 2003 Westminster Hotel New Jersey Hotel Strip House Restaurant New Jersey Restaurant 2004 James Hotel Scottsdale Hotel Fiamma Trattoria Scottsdale Arizona Restaurant Ruby Foo’s Union Square New York Restaurant Blue Water Grill Chicago Restaurant Block 22 Wine Store New York Retail James Hotel Chicago Illinois Hotel/Condo James Hotel Los Angeles California Hotel/Condo 2005 Doha Diplomatic District, Qatar Mixed-Use Mondrain / Delano Las Vegas (2010) Hotels 2006 Suka Restaurant/Bungalow 8, London Restaurant Mondrian South Beach, Miami Hotel/Condo 2007 Mondrian Scottsdale, Arizona Hotel Puck Building New York Mixed-Use 2008-09 Multiple Projects – US & EAME Mixed-Use 2010 Palatial Private Residence Residential 2011 Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi Palace 2012 Makkah, Saudi Arabia (20 Hotels, 12,000 rooms) Hotels 2013 Yanqi Lake Beijing (Hotel, 5 Presidential Villas) Hotels 2014 Ibiza, Cannes, Marseille, Riyadh & Kuwait Restaurants 2015 Coleburn Distillery, Nomad Hotel, New York Mixed-Use 2016 Hospitality Concept, Dubai, Antigua Projects Mixed-Use
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