Thibault Catala

Thibault Catala is a French entrepreneur and business executive. He founded Catala Consulting, a boutique consulting firm specializing in strategy, distribution, and revenue management for asset management firms, family offices, and boutique hotels. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder and COO of Vertell Asset Management, an independent asset management firm based in Zurich, where their focus is on providing customized investment solutions to institutional and private clients.

As an entrepreneur, he is particularly passionate about creating value in the hospitality industry through the utilization of technology and innovation. His career began in hotel revenue management, concentrating on pricing, distribution, and technology. He has gained valuable experience working for esteemed companies in these sectors, such as Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group.

As a consultant, he has collaborated with various asset management firms, family offices, and renowned hotels, including The Sacher, Auberge Resorts Collection, Cedar Capital Partners, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs. His role has been to assist them in optimizing their revenue, business models, and operations. Furthermore, he has taken on mentoring and advisory roles for multiple fintech startups.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, and has also been quoted in various hotel management publications.