JOHN L. GEIGER
SENIOR
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY EXECUTIVE; CEO,COO,VP Level
(DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, HOSPITALITY, DESIGN, ASSET
& PROPERTY MANAGEMENT)
USA: 9178565308
Address: New York, United States of America
Languages: English, intermediate French and
Spanish
Civil Status: Single
Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Architects, American Society of
Landscape Architects
Countries
worked in: USA, UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), Oman,
Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Mauritius, Egypt,
South America, Caribbean, Scotland, France, Germany, Thailand.
Registration: Registered
Urban Planner/Architect/Landscape Architect in 15 States
Strengths:
Proven track record in international real estate development, construction,
hospitality, asset management, and consulting industries. Results oriented leader
with executive presence and strong entrepreneurial skills. John has built a
reputation as a visionary thinker creating the future rather than merely
managing change by developing innovative business and project solutions in all
aspects of the acquisition, design, development, and construction process. Strategic
planning and operations management of real estate development and hospitality
companies including a hands on management approach leading large multi-disciplinary
development, construction, asset management, design, and hospitality teams. Deal
structuring, investor and bank relations, transaction administration, and
shareholder management. Formulating cutting edge, cost-effective and
sustainable design solutions for architectural, engineering, landscape and
environmental projects including multibillion dollar projects internationally.
Restructuring operations, construction and asset management program; procedures
and procurement processes to achieve significant labor and material cost
savings while supporting fast-track completion schedules. Establishing RFP
processes which ensure the selection of consultants and contractors offering
the highest price/value relationships. Managing governmental regulation and
compliance. Building high-performing sales teams through training programs and
the design of compensation plans to support attainment of sales and margin
objectives. Define the optimal mix of branding and marketing vehicles to
achieve business development goals.
Objective:
Johns objective
is to identify a long-term Senior Management position in a Real Estate,
Property Development, Construction, Hospitality, Professional Consulting,
Investment, or Holding Company where he can add value by driving company and
project performance thereby increasing profitability.
Executive Experience
2006 - 2010 MENA (Middle
East, North Africa) & Asia Region
In
the MENA Region, John had the opportunity to lead Development, Construction and
Hospitality Companies and Divisions as a Senior Real Estate Development,
Construction, Design, and Asset Management Executive in the positions of CEO, Vice President, and Executive Director
with Afghan United Investments, Majid Al Futtaim and Emaar, on such well known
projects as:
The World, Dubai Dubai Maritime
City, Dubai
The Wave, Oman
Creative City, Oman
Bawadi, Dubai
Bab Al Madina, Libya
The Crystal, Dubai
K Hotel and Suites, Dubai
Heart of Europe, Dubai
Johns
responsibilities included: Coordination and supervision of over 200
international consultants; project management companies and contractors; supervision
of RFP process and tender analysis; land use analysis and planning; product type
and mix analysis; detailed design; cost analysis,
value engineering; LEEDS design implementation; business development; brand development
and oversight; sales and marketing; strategic planning, geographic expansion plan;
acquisition, deal structuring, and investor relations; coordination and analysis
of market studies; business planning and operations; property valuation; development
and management of multi-billion dollar budgets; commercial feasibility studies;
risk assessment; negotiations with international hotel operators; the
preparation of status reports, briefs and financial analysis for Board of Directors.
Real
Estate segments John managed included: Mixed-Use, Residential, Hospitality, Retail,
Office, Leisure and Entertainment, Commercial, Art and Sports, Education,
Healthcare, Cultural, and Heavy Industrial.
2003 2006
KOHLER COMPANY, KOHLER, WI. USA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REAL ESTATE &
HOSPITALITY DIVISION www.Destinationkohler.com
As
Executive Director, John managed an organization supported by a core team of
120 personnel in 9 divisions including design, development, construction,
facilities and asset and several million sq. ft. of residential, hospitality,
commercial, retail and industrial projects.
Resort projects included; AAA
Five-Diamond American Club in Kohler; St. Andrews Old Course, www.oldcoursehotel.kohler.com Hotel
and Dukes Course in Scotland.
Preparation 2005 British Open
Four internationally renowned golf
courses- Black Wolf Run and Whistling
Straits (the latter the
host of the 2004 PGA Championship, which attracted 300,000 visitors the
highest attendance of any PGA event)
World Class water spas, sports
facilities, private clubs and stables
Corporate headquarters, administrative
buildings and retail shopping malls
Residential communities encompassing
both public and private properties
Responsibilities included: the
geographic expansion analysis; strategic planning at a corporate level; risk
and competition assessment; detailed design and construction management of all
hospitality, corporate, and residential facilities. Developed and administered
5 year operating and capital expansion budgets. Managed the design process for
architecture, landscape, and engineering projects including historic
Restoration projects. Responsible for the asset management of all hospitality,
corporate, and residential properties. Defined project management and
preventive maintenance processes for building facilities and grounds. Partnered
in brand oversight and marketing and sales initiatives. Spearheaded development
of policies and guiding principles that governed the core functional areas.
Participated in the implementation of the 'Finest Personal Service Program' in
Hospitality operating division. Served as general contractor on new
construction projects and capital improvements, i.e., managed the RFP and
bid-evaluation processes; assigned internal personnel and coordination of
consultants; oversight of all facets of projects. Implemented programs to
restore and enhance historic Garden Community of Kohler, the original plan for
which was created by Frederick Olmstead, the architect of New
York Citys Central Park.
1986 2003 JOHN GEIGER &
ASSOCIATES, WESTPORT, CT. USA - CEO
Established
JGA design, development, construction, asset management, and property
management services to investors, developers, hotel operators, architects,
engineers, corporations, and high-end homeowners. Landscape Architecture, Civil
Engineering, Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design. Supervised all
consultant, contractor, operator and business development contract negotiations.
Developed and administered operating budgets. Managed due diligence process and
feasibility studies for clients. Created procurement processes and monitored
the supply and cost of construction, labor and materials. Implemented quality
assurance processes entailing regular inspections of clients properties to
ensure fulfillment of contract terms. Managed permitting and entitlement
processes with government agencies. Directed regulatory compliance activities,
i.e., employee certification, records management, procedures. Developed sustainable
design and property management business including work with Paul Newman and Don
Imus of Imus in the Morning. Sold the company in 2003.
Key
Accomplishments
Designed and
managed the construction of residential, hospitality, corporate, and public
projects throughout the United States. Projects ranging up to 3,000 acres and
included both greenfield
and historic restoration and preservation projects.
Provided the
direction for sales teams that generated a 70-80% win rate on contracts serving
a clientele that included many Fortune 500 companies, Investment Companies,
Residential Developers, and International Hotel Operators including: Pepsi Cola
and GE World Headquarters, College of Staten Island, Minor League Stadium for
Mets baseball team, Grand Hyatt, Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, Inn at National Hall, Starwood Ceruzzi
Headquarters, Tauck Tours World Headquarters, Balduccis Retail Stores, CEOs and celebrities:
Jack Walch, Stephen Bollenbach with Hilton, Roger Enrico with Pepsi, Paul
Newman, Don Imus, Phil Donahue, Donald Trump, Marlo Thomas, Martha Stewart,
Michael Bolton, Cindy Lauper, Ashford and Simpson, Joseph Aboud, Tommy
Hilfiger, Bill Murray, Donna Summer, Oprah, A.E. Hotchner.
Development of marketing, sales, and
business plans; site feasibility studies; financial models.
Structured alliances with architects,
developers, builders and engineers that provided access to large commercial
projects and a consistent stream of repeat business.
Administered and monitored activities
of consultants and contractors including the review and evaluation of all
activities related to performance of contracts.
Managed public relations programs that
generated a national reputation for the firm through coverage in Architectural Digest, This Old House, personal appearances on
TV, and residential projects in such movies as Stepford Wives.
Within three years, had built the company to a
level where it was recognized as one of the 100 largest such firms in the United States.
1983 - 1986 ED
STONE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. PROJECT DIRECTOR www.EDSAPLAN.com
As Project
Director, John was responsible for the planning of large-scale U.S.
and overseas projects with EDSA, a leading global land planning, engineering
and landscape architecture firm. Acted as lead designer and construction
administrator on large scale, resort, corporate and residential projects.
Developed Design Control Guidelines; documented detailed maintenance guidelines
to maximize customers investments on properties as large as several thousand
acres. Significant projects included: Disney Resort Hotels, www.GrandCypress.com, www.Treyburn.com , www.MahoganyRunGolf.com in St. Thomas, www.LittleDizBay.com
in the Virgin Islands and www.MarriotWorldCenter.com in
Orlando Fl.
Education B.S. Construction
Management, Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture with High Honors
- 5 Year degree, graduated first in class. 1983, Michigan State
University
Licenses
Registered Planner and Architect, FAA
Multiengine-Rated Pilot.
Community Development
and Design Director to Paul Newmans Camp
Service
www.HoleintheWallGang.org Camps
internationally and Don Imuss Cattle Ranch for Kids in New Mexico.