Patrick Puricelli, Manager Development, Southern Europe, Hilton

2019
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Patrick Puricelli is responsible for the development of Hilton’s brands in Italy and Southern Europe. Bringing more than 10 years’ hospitality experience gained in hotel operations, feasibility and development, Patrick works closely with owners and investors to bring new properties to the region.
 
Patrick joined Hilton in 2015 as Development Manager EMEA supporting the wider development team. As of 2018 Patrick is based in Rome and is responsible to grow Hilton’s portfolio of brands in countries like Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Greece, Albania, Cyprus and Israel.
 
Patrick graduated from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and is currently undertaking a Master in Real Estate Finance at SDA Bocconi University. Before joining Hilton Patrick worked in hotel operations, working in various restaurants and hotels such as the Dorchester Hotel in London. Following that Patrick has worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in their EMEA Feasibility and Investment Analysis team based in Brussels.
 
Patrick is a travel explorer enthusiast and a passionate runner.