Ricky Bichel

Ricky Bichel has had a diverse work experience in the hospitality and real estate industries. Ricky started their career as a Guest Experience Ambassador at Victoria Hotels & Resorts in 2014, followed by roles as an Assistant Front Office Manager at Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park - Manly - Accor Hotels in 2015 and an Executive Rooms Division Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from 2017 to 2018. Ricky then transitioned into the consulting field, working as a Consultant at TREUGAST Solutions Group from 2018 to 2019 and as a Senior Consultant Advisory & Valuation Services at Christie & Co Central & Northern Europe from 2019 to 2020. Ricky has since focused on roles in business development and expansion, including positions as a Manager of Expansion, Feasibility & Legal at limehome from 2020 to 2020, a Senior Expansion & Portfolio Manager at limehome from 2021 to 2021, a Team Lead of Business Development at limehome from 2021 to 2022, and currently as the Head of International Expansion at limehome since 2022. In their various roles, Ricky has been responsible for international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio strategy, asset management, B2B marketing, and strategic development of business models.

Ricky Bichel has a diverse education history with a focus on international business and management. Their education includes a Master of Science (MSc) in International Business with a major in Strategy & Finance from EDHEC Business School. Ricky also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Sustainability Management School (SUMAS), where they majored in Finance.

In addition, Ricky has a B.A. of Honours from the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) with a degree in International Management. Prior to that, they completed a Dual Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Management with a major in Hospitality from IU International University of Applied Sciences. Ricky's educational journey began with their University Entrance Diploma from Lycée de Garçons Luxembourg, where they studied Political Economics, Business Management, and Mathematics.

Outside of formal degrees, Ricky has obtained multiple certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Ricky holds a certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from eCornell, obtained in February 2020. Ricky also has a Project Management 360 Certificate, a Revenue Management 360 Certificate, and a Business Analytics Certificate, all earned from eCornell in 2018. Additionally, Ricky is a certified ISA Surf Instructor, although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.