Irina Albu

Irina Albu is an experienced hospitality professional currently serving as Operations Manager at MATCH Hospitality AG since April 2022. Prior roles include Director of Food and Beverage at Jet Set Sports and Director of Sales, Marketing and Business Development at Kofler & Kompanie GmbH. Irina has a strong background in operations management, having worked as Senior Operations Manager and Assistant General Manager at Hakkasan Group, encompassing locations in Los Angeles, Miami, and London. Earlier experience includes management positions at "rhubarb," Novus Leisure, and Sandals Resorts. Irina holds an Executive Master in Management with a specialization in Leadership Development from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, along with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Universidade do Algarve and an Erasmus business and events management experience at the University of Greenwich.