Raúl Parrales

Raúl Parrales is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors. As the CEO of CATERINA - The Pro Living since February 2021, Raúl leads strategic initiatives for the company. Previously, during tenure at Chagala Group from January 2013 to January 2020, Raúl served as Director of Operations and Head of Expansion, overseeing a substantial portfolio that included 900 hotel and serviced apartment units and managing a team of 350 across five locations. Raúl's earlier roles include Managing Director at Proteliers International, where focus was on performance improvement for independent hotels, and various leadership positions at Barcelo Hotels & Resorts leading expansion efforts in Turkey and Egypt. Raúl's career also includes general management roles at Hotetur Hotels and HUSA HOTELES, showcasing a consistent track record in operational excellence and business growth. Raúl's education includes an MBA from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria and multiple certificates in Financial Management and Hotel Real Estate Investments from Cornell University.