Stefan Duesing
Company Owner, Managing Director
Amsterdam,Netherlands
Summary
Business & Supplier Negotiations across various cultures and countries. Management of large commercial projects Working day to day with different cultures, experiences and languages. Providing Leadership to a multi-cultural team and project members. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Passion Padel
Poznań
2023.07 - Current
- Conceptualized and built the first padel club in Poznan, Poland
- Identified real estate
- Negotiated with stakeholders and local government
- Conceptualized marketing and social media concept.
Company Owner
MBPSPORTS Europe
Amsterdam
2023.03 - Current
- Moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands to identify new opportunities for our social padel and pickel clubs within Europe
- Real estate negotiations
- Local city council negotiations and approval processes.
Co-Founder
JV MBP Sports X Bliss Padel Singapore
Singapore
2021.10 - Current
- On the rooftop of iconic Marina Square Mall; built the first ever Padel Club in Singapore with 3 padel courts and 4 pickleball courts overlooking the spectacular city skyline and the F1 circuit
- Negotiated with suppliers and construction companies
- Worked with stakeholders and local governments for approvals
- Conceptualized and put marketing concept into place.
Managing Partner
Korea Tourism News
Seoul & Singapore
2012.07 - Current
- Korea Tourism News is a prominent monthly travel & trade journal tailored to the information needs of travel and tourism professionals.
Managing Director
CHOI Group
Singapore & Seoul
2011.10 - Current
- The CHOI Group is a turn key Sports & School Solution Provider
- We import leading international sports brands, design and build fitness, sports and playground facilities across Asia.
Group Manager, Sports and Leisure
Centara Hotels & Resorts
Bangkok Metropolitan Area
2010.05 - 2011.10
- Part of the Senior Executive team of Centara Corporate office
- Oversaw the Sports and Leisure operations of all hotels and resorts of the chain including outdoor facilities such as pools, water parks and beaches.
Director of Fitness and Leisure
The American Club Singapore
Singapore
2005.10 - 2010.05
- A Senior Manager Position
- Oversaw the Spa, Gym, Aquatics, Tennis, Squash and Golf operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Hotel Management
Hotelfach Schule Villingen-Schwenningen
Abitur - English Language and Literature, General
Kant Gymnasium Weil am Rhein
Skills
Facility Management (FM)
Operations Administration
Operations Management
Publications
Korea Tourism News
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Korean
Beginner (A1)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Volunteering
Vice President of the International School of Amsterdam's PTA board.
2023 to current.
Timeline
Co-Founder
Passion Padel
2023.07 - Current
Company Owner
MBPSPORTS Europe
2023.03 - Current
Co-Founder
JV MBP Sports X Bliss Padel Singapore
2021.10 - Current
Managing Partner
Korea Tourism News
2012.07 - Current
Managing Director
CHOI Group
2011.10 - Current
Group Manager, Sports and Leisure
Centara Hotels & Resorts
2010.05 - 2011.10
Director of Fitness and Leisure
The American Club Singapore
2005.10 - 2010.05
Bachelor's degree - Hotel Management
Hotelfach Schule Villingen-Schwenningen
Abitur - English Language and Literature, General
Kant Gymnasium Weil am Rhein