Fernando Fernandez

Fernando Fernandez serves as Vice President of Business Development for Mullen Hospitality Management, bringing more than three decades of experience across hotel development, operations and consulting, with extensive expertise in the luxury and all-inclusive hospitality sectors. In his role, Fernando focuses on identifying new management opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships with hotel owners and developers, and supporting the continued expansion of MHM’s portfolio.

Prior to joining MHM, Fernando served as Vice President of Development for Hyatt Inclusive Collection, where he was responsible for expanding the company’s footprint throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Before joining Hyatt, he spent seven years as Vice President of Development for Apple Leisure Group/AMResorts and eight years in the same capacity with Meliá Hotels International, working across Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean. Throughout his development career, Fernando successfully negotiated and supported significant additions to both AMResorts’ and Meliá’s management portfolios.

Earlier in his career, Fernando managed key hospitality accounts for LRA Worldwide, working with leading global hotel companies including Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Latin America, Grupo Posadas in Mexico, Interstate Hotels & Resorts in the United States, Accor Hotels in Latin America, Pestana Hotels & Resorts in Portugal, Delta Hotels in Canada and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in India.

Fernando earned a degree in Hotel & Tourism Management from Escuela Oficial de Turismo in Madrid, Spain, followed by a degree in Hotel Management from Hotel Institute Montreux in Switzerland. He later graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.