HOTELSPEC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Executive Director / AA Entertainment & Tourism Limited
"As a seasoned hotelier, and as the Rooms Division Manager at a 5* Hotel in Stellenbosch, it has been a pleasure to work with a fantastic supplier like Hotel Spec. They have been an integral part of supplying me with the necessary goods and amenities - which are of good quality - for our 50 room refurbishment. I have never come across a company who is quick on email response with quotations and best available options, should the item in question not be available at time of inquiry. Then once you have completed the internal paperwork, your goods order are being delivered at your office within days of completing the ordering process!
I have met the office staff on one occasion, but a relationship has formed over the last 3 years which is so valuable in this industry. I know that I can call the office and they will assist me, regardless of the query.
I can definitely give credit to Hotel Spec for being and integral part of the success whilst working through this Rooms Refurbishment Project.
I wish Hotel Spec all the best with opening a new branch overseas and if they keep to their current work ethics, I think they will be opening offices world-wide soon enough!"
Augustine Uwagboe BSc (Eng.), Project Manager. Augustine qualified as a Civil Engineer in 1998 and to date has worked throughout Nigeria on numerous development projects including residential and hotel projects. With core skills in construction project management, works coordination and quality management, Augustine is based permanently in Lagos, Nigeria and fills the role of site Project Manager
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Executive Board
Bianca Martinovic, Vice President Business Development, responsible for growing the business in the Americas region. With being at Mark's side since the inception of Hotel Spec, Bianca understands all aspects of the business and services. Bianca was instrumental in the start-up and development of the procurement service of Hotel Spec. In addition, she has 10 years' experience in Sales and Marketing in the upmarket furniture business as owner and General Manager of a successful import, retail and wholesale business.
Daniel Venter, Procurement Manager. Daniel's background in high-end luxury furniture design and manufacture brings a level of class and unsurpassed quality management to the procurement division. Daniel worked with Minerva Furniture of Berlin, Germany and Hospitality Classics, and has held the position of Deputy Hotel Manager at Langrish House Hotel in Hampshire, United Kingdom. With his combined furniture design, manufacture and hotel operations experience, Daniel is an experienced and key leader of the company's procurement division.
Etienne Steyn BTec QS, Procurement Manager. Etienne has 17 years' experience in construction cost management in Southern Africa, UK, Bahrain, UAE and Seychelles. With four years' experience on mega projects ($500m +) in the Middle East, Etienne's experience ranges from hotels, refurbishment projects and master planning Mixed-use urban developments.
Hamish Mac Lennan B.Sc (QS) MRICS, PMASAQS, NIQS, Vice President Technical Services. With over 30 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Management and Quantity Surveying throughout Africa, Hamish leads the Technical Services team of Hotel Spec. Hamish previously was country head for Aecom in Nigeria, was the founder and CEO of MWS Engineering services and has successfully completed more than 30 hotel projects on the African continent.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Executive Board
- President
Mark Martinovic, President & CEO, is a 28-year veteran of the hotel industry. Having grown up in a hotel from the age of 5, Mark founded Hotel Spec in 2003. Drawing from his life experience in the hospitality industry, Mark created a specialist consulting firm dealing with all aspects of hotel design, project management, development and technical services, procurement, installations and commissioning of new and refurbished hotel properties.
Prior to forming Hotel Spec, Mark worked in the hotel industry for 15 years in Southern Africa and in the UK. Including properties like the Palace of the Lost City at Sun City, Wild Coast Sun Hotel, Resort and Casino, Kensington Palace Hotel, and others, Mark gained experience from Restaurant Management, Banqueting, Housekeeping, Rooms Division Management and held the position of Hotel Manager on Renaissance Cruises, Food & Beverage Director of the Palace at Sun City, Hotel Manager Serenite Resort amongst others.
Mark holds a Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and is a Professional Member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International, a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and a member of Project Management South Africa (PMSA).
Job Titles:
- Director, Commercial Projects
Led by their MD, Mark Martinovic, Hotel Spec applied themselves in an exemplary manner and with the utmost professionalism in managing the team of professionals and the contractor alike on the project.
We would certainly recommend them to any similar hotel development or refurbishment project.
Their on site management of works sequencing, quality management and contract administration is a testament of their capabilities and experience and we are completely satisfied with their performance.