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Founder & CEO

With 32 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Gérald has worked with notable companies such as the Walt Disney Company, Hard Rock Café Europe, Millenium & Copthorne Hotels, Dolce International, and Benchmark Hospitality before founding his VERTU group as of 2017 offering a wide variety of products and services, including in the hotel industry, as well as the creating the Riva Signature Hospitality Group late in 2018.

Co-Founder and President for Managed Hotels Operations

With extensive senior management experience in global hospitality and leisure spanning over 12 different countries, Philippe has worked with prestigious companies such as Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts, and The Walt Disney Company. Philippe joins Riva Hospitality’s Group in 2019 to oversee the portfolio of Managed Hotels Operations.

Chief Marketing and Products Officer

With over 20 years of experience, Eva has worked with renowned companies including Nestlé Nespresso, L’Oreal Lux, Galderma, Salesforce, and Caffitaly. She founded Eva P & Associates, a Boutique consultancy, and co-founded Delita, specializing in Italian gourmet ready meals. Eva joins joins Gérald’s holding in late 2023 to supervise the development of all the brands and products of the luxury group.

Head of Marketing The Americas

With over 20 years of executive experience in marketing, advertising, and public relations within the hospitality industry, Madeleine has worked with notable companies including Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts.

Madeleine and Gérald have known each other since 2007 and met for professional purpose in Las Vegas, NV. She has been working closely with Gerald’s various enterprises for many years, bringing an unparalleled American Marketing Expertise.

Sales and Marketing Consultant

With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Bianca has worked with prestigious companies such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Hilton, and Golden Tulip, enhancing hotel performance through strategic sales and marketing approaches tailored to each hotel's needs.

Bianca joins Gerald’s enterprises as they have known each other for more than three decades and have been working together at some of Europe and America largest hospitality and entertainment destinations.

Culinary Director F&B

Boasting a 25-year career in the hospitality industry, Kasper specializes in fine dining. He has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants such as Ducasse in Paris, Jean-Georges in New York, Don Alfonso in Naples, and Mikuni in Tokyo. He has opened over 15 restaurants and cafés across Europe and the Middle East.