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Hector De Castro

Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY

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I’m Hector De Castro, Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY, leading the world's 1st Certification for Regenerative Hotels and Retreats. As an investor and CEO at De Castro Group. I am dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the luxury and hospitality sectors.

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I am Hector De Castro, Chairman of REGENERA LUXURY, leading the world’s first certification for regenerative hotels & retreats.

As an investor & CEO of De Castro Group, I am committed to innovation, sustainability, & excellence in the luxury & hospitality industries.

Services

Quality Services

Strategic Planning

Strategic planning defines business goals and creates actionable steps to achieve them. It ensures organizations know where they want to go and how to get there.

Business Consulting

Business consulting enhances operations, boosts efficiency, and achieves objectives. Experts provide tailored solutions for optimal performance.

Non-profit Consulting

Non-profit consulting improves impact, operations, and finances. It focuses on achieving mission-driven goals effectively and sustainably.

Management Consulting

Management consulting optimizes structure, leadership, and decision-making. It helps businesses tackle challenges and achieve growth.

Executive Coaching

Executive coaching develops leadership skills, enhances performance, and drives success. It focuses on personal growth and strategic leadership.

Hospitality Consulting

Hospitality consulting advances regenerative practices and sustainability. It empowers businesses to excel while protecting the environment.

Experience

2022 - Present

Investor and Executive Board Member

BI'Tulum Studio
2021 - Present

Chairman

REGENERA LUXURY
2018 - Present

CEO

De Castro Group
2019 - 2022

Investor and Board Member

Exener
2018 - 2022

Investor and Board Member

De Castro Projects
2018

Consultant International Sales

Girbau
2016 - 2017

Interim Managing Director & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Humiclima - Friusa
2015

Interim Managing Director & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Adisa
2014 - 2015

F&B Division Manager – Hotels

Crowe Horwath International
2010 - 2014

Deputy General Manager

Pilsa Hospitality Solutions
2005 - 2009

International Sales & Digital Marketing Manager

Arevalo Construcciones Metalicas
2001 - 2004

Digital Marketing & Sales

HDC Hospitality

Education

2023 - 2025

PhD in International Tourism

Specializing in Eco-Luxury Boutique Hotels
Universidad Anáhuac de Cancún
2020 - 2023

PhD in Strategic Marketing

Applied to Sustainable Hospitality Industry
Universidad Anáhuac
2017

Advanced Sales Program

Miller Heiman®
2014

Advanced Project Management

Universidad Camilo José Cela
2013 - 2014

Executive MBA (Global)

IE University
2012 -2013

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

IE University
2014

MSc in Hotel Management (1200 hours)

Vertice Business School
2001 - 2003

Degree in Business Studies

Universidad de Granada
2000 - 2001

Marketing Technician (500 hours)

INEFE Business Schoo
1996 - 2000

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

University of West London
1992 - 1996

High School

LASALLE College, Granada, Spain

Pro Skills

Let's Explore My Skills

Hotel openings

99%

Executive Management

93%

International Trade

90%

Brand Management

90%

Marketing Strategy

99%
administrator-solid

Business Management

99%
development

Eco Hotel Development

99%

Luxury Marketing

84%

Testimonials

What clients say!

Tamim Iqbal

He is an exceptional leader with unparalleled expertise in international sales and luxury hotel management. His ...

Tamim Iqbal

System Analyst at REGENERA LUXURY & De Castro Group

José Antonio Sáez Calvo

Tengo el honor de recomendar a Héctor como líder en el sector turístico. Es un líder nato y un emprendedor apasionado con una...

José Antonio Sáez Calvo

Ingeniero Superior Industrial

Tomas Valencia

During my professional experience with Hector, he demonstrated that he is an experienced, well educated and resourceful...

Tomas Valencia

General & Sales Management / Strategic Planning /...

José Antonio Martín Cruzado

I met Héctor when he started to work for Girbau. We have worked together in a couple of sales operations with customers based in...

José Antonio Martín Cruzado

Consejero Delegado en MACRUN

Juan Ruiz González

Hector´s ability to bring together groups to drive a common strategy across multiple countries is truly amazing. His dedication...

Juan Ruiz González

General Manager | Sales Director | Strategy...

Fernando Calvo Alonso

Excelente en su trabajo, optima vision comercial y empresarial y excepcional desarrollando los cargos asignados.

Fernando Calvo Alonso

Koopman International

Jordi Aymerich

Hector is an outstanding International Strategist with passion for luxury hotel industry. I have worked with him and have seen...

Jordi Aymerich

Director Comercial at Romagsa

Marcos Mosteiro

I have experienced how both, employees and key clients, speak highly of Hector. He is a foremost expert and luxury lover...

Marcos Mosteiro

Profesor Asociado IE Business School

Carlos Andrés Vanegas Torres

He tenido la oportunidad de trabajar en equipo con Hector en la realización del Executive MBA del Instituto de Empresa. Además...

Carlos Andrés Vanegas Torres

IE Executive MBA - Profesor Internacional TEC

Juan Antonio Molina Mochon

He tenido la oportunidad de colaborar con Hector durante nuestra estancia en el Instituto de Empresa, posee un profundo...

Juan Antonio Molina Mochon

Economista. Jefe de Tesoreria en Caja Rural de Granada.

José Antonio Gato Cuenda

He tenido la oportunidad de ser companero de Hector en el Executive MBA del IE Business School. Como Adjunto a la...

José Antonio Gato Cuenda

Senior Finance Manager, Siemens Energy

José María Fernández

Es una persona muy accesible, y es fácil trabajar con él. Meticuloso, ordenado y responsable. Tiene don de ...

José María Fernández

E-Commerce Specialist!

Antonio M. E

Hector desempeño de una manera muy profesional su trabajo, abriendo nuevas vías de negocio internacionales para la empresa.

Antonio M. E

Senior Solidity Developer- Descentralization|Web3|DeFi|Blockchain|Ai|

María Verónica García Serrano

Héctor ha sido un alumno destacado y entusiasta, demostrando capacidad de análisis, manejo teórico pero tambien de...

María Verónica García Serrano

Marketing & Corporate Communication Director

Ben Hatton

"I've worked with Hector for a little over 6 years now. Within both his current and former roles, he's consistently provided us with a level...

Ben Hatton

Director at Iron Oxide Design Ltd.

Manolo Tornay Cabrera

Los que habitualmente trabajamos con equipos valoramos los profesionales que destacan no sólo ya por su dedicación y saber...

Manolo Tornay Cabrera

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Luis Nino

Working with Hector will always yield profitable results. His tenacity, perseverance and easy to work with personality makes him a...

Luis Nino

Surfer

Benny S. M.

"Mr Hector De Castro earns my respect and gratitude. His expert input and contribution for all hospitality and special projects...

Benny S. M.

Hotel Manager & SVP.

Tescco company

"Hector is a brilliant person. when we face problems like any other business, He is the one who immediately brings to the table...

Tescco company

TESCCO TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SERVICE CONSULTANT.

Gerard Saliot

Hector has excellent verbal communication skills, extremely organized, can work independently, and is able to effectively...

Gerard Saliot

CEO at Euro Asia Management (S) Pte Ltd

Company I work

300+ Global Clients

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Contact

Get in Touch with Me!

My Office:
Ciudad Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen,
Quintana Roo 77710, MX