Arthur De Haast
London
Summary
Strategic board director and advisor with 45 years (since 1980) in hospitality, real estate investment, corporate finance, and global advisory services. Expert in guiding sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors in capital deployment and investment strategy. Former Chairman of JLL’s global capital markets board, focused on governance and growth. Currently an independent non-executive director specializing in risk management and portfolio expansion in hospitality and real estate.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Non Executive Director
InterContinental Hotels plc
London
01.2020 - Current
- Provide independent board-level oversight and strategic guidance for one of the world’s leading hospitality organizations.
- Support executive leadership in governance, risk management, succession planning, and long-term growth initiatives, enhancing board effectiveness.
- Contribute to strategic discussions on operational resilience, stakeholder engagement, and global market positioning, driving informed decision-making.
- Advise on board accountability, compliance standards, and governance best practices in international hospitality, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Non Executive Director
Chalet Hotels Ltd
Mumbai
06.2018 - Current
- Advise on hospitality investment strategy, driving portfolio growth and enhancing long-term value creation initiatives.
- Support board-level decision-making on capital allocation and operational performance, influencing expansion strategy outcomes.
- Provide strategic oversight on stakeholder engagement and governance standards, promoting effective organizational development.
- Contribute industry expertise across hospitality operations, real estate investment, and asset performance optimization.
Senior Advisor
JLL Inc
London
10.2020 - 09.2025
- Advised senior leadership on global restructuring initiatives, driving strategic transformation and organisational repositioning.
- Acted as trusted advisor to senior executives on leadership transition and stakeholder management, enhancing strategic planning effectiveness.
- Supported executive leadership teams in navigating complex change management and operational restructuring programs to achieve smoother transitions.
- Provided advisory support on business growth strategy, governance alignment, and international market positioning.
Chair, Global Capital Markets
JLL Inc
London/Tokyo
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Led global capital markets strategy for hospitality and real estate investment sectors, enhancing JLL’s market positioning.
- Managed relationships with sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, pension funds, and global private equity groups, driving collaboration on investment initiatives.
- Chaired strategic board discussions on international investment opportunities, portfolio growth, and market expansion, influencing key investment decisions.
- Strengthened JLL’s position as a leading global advisor in hospitality investment and real estate capital markets.
Chair JLL Global Hotels, CEO JLL Corp Finance
JLL Inc
London /Frankfurt
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Oversaw JLL's international hotel advisory and transactions platform, driving strategic alignment across multiple global markets.
- Advised on complex hospitality investment transactions, capital deployment strategies, and corporate finance initiatives.
- Supported international growth strategies, enhancing operational performance and contributing to overall business objectives.
- Led restructuring and repositioning of European corporate finance division, resulting in improved market positioning.
CEO JLL Hotels
JLL Inc
London /Frankfurt
08.1987 - 12.2012
- Established JLL Hotels as a globally recognized leader in hospitality advisory and investment transactions, enhancing brand reputation and market presence.
- Led international expansion across Europe, Asia, and global markets, overseeing teams across 20+ offices in 15 countries.
- Executed major hospitality asset and portfolio transactions with institutional investors, hotel groups, and private equity firms, driving significant investment growth.
- Cultivated long-term strategic relationships with global stakeholders in hospitality, investment, and real estate sectors, fostering collaboration and business opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow05-1980
Skills
- Investment Committee Leadership
- Real Estate Investment Advisory
- Portfolio Optimization
- Asset & Portfolio Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity Relations
- Institutional Investor Advisory
- Strategic Financial Oversight
- International Expansion Strategy
- Global Capital Markets
- Hospitality Investment Strategy
- Executive Leadership
Hobbies and Interests
Globally experienced executive with extensive exposure across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Has travelled to more than 70 countries and lived across multiple international markets, bringing strong cross-cultural leadership capability and global stakeholder engagement expertise.
BOARD & ADVISORY EXPERIENCE
- Independent Non-Executive Director – InterContinental Hotels Group
- Independent Non-Executive Director – Chalet Hotels Limited
- Chairman – JLL Global Capital Markets Board
- Chairman – JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
- Senior Advisor – Global Hospitality & Real Estate Advisory
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
- Hospitality & Hotel Investment Platforms
- Real Estate Capital Markets
- Sovereign Wealth Funds
- Institutional Investors
- Pension Funds
- Global Private Equity Firms
- International Hospitality Operators
- Cross-Border Investment Advisory
Timeline
Senior Advisor
JLL Inc
10.2020 - 09.2025
Non Executive Director
InterContinental Hotels plc
01.2020 - Current
Non Executive Director
Chalet Hotels Ltd
06.2018 - Current
Chair, Global Capital Markets
JLL Inc
01.2016 - 09.2020
Chair JLL Global Hotels, CEO JLL Corp Finance
JLL Inc
01.2013 - 12.2015
CEO JLL Hotels
JLL Inc
08.1987 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
University of Strathclyde