Paul Rands

Paul Rands has extensive experience in the hospitality and real estate industries. Paul is currently the Managing Director of the Future of Hospitality Institute, where they lead a think tank focused on identifying and developing future hospitality products. Paul launched the Future Living research project, collaborating with research institutions and industry stakeholders to analyze changes and innovations in the serviced living sector on a global scale.

Prior to this, they founded Walnut Real Estate Consulting, providing consulting services for serviced apartments, short-term rentals, hotels, and pub restaurants & bars. Paul specialized in business development, asset management, and non-executive and board advisory.

Paul also served as the Vice President of International Development at BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, overseeing the company's portfolio expansion through various models in target markets. Paul played a key role in growing the MODE and STUDYO aparthotel brands in European and US capital cities.

Before that, they worked as a Business Associate at Buell Consulting Group and as a Director at Quant Capital Partners Ltd.

Earlier in their career, Paul held positions in property acquisition and development at Whitbread, Mitchells & Butlers, and Marston's PLC. Paul also worked in retail and leisure agency at CBRE.

Overall, Paul Rands' work experience spans across various facets of the hospitality and real estate industries, showcasing their expertise in strategic planning, business development, and portfolio expansion.

Paul Rands attended Nottingham Trent University from 1992 to 1997, where they obtained a degree in Estate Surveying.