๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐&๐ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
Katerina Shyrikova is an award-winning hotelier and operations executive, celebrated for her transformative impact on international hotels and restaurants across Europe, the US, and the Middle East. As the CEO of Key Hospitality LLC, Katerina brings over two decades of expertise in hospitality operations management, F&B strategy, and luxury guest experience, helping business owners and general managers build profitable, guest-loved venues from concept to execution.
๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐
With a career spanning Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Montenegro, France, Lithiania, the US, and the UAE, Katerina has led pre-opening and turnaround projects for global brands such as InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Buddha-Bar, Marriott, and a range of independent luxury properties. Her consultancy services cover every facet of hotel and restaurant operations from pre-opening planning, recruitment, 5-star service standards design, team growth , and comprehensive training programs focused on customer service excellence.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ
Concept Creation & Pre-Opening: Specializes in launching unique and profitable restaurant and hospitality concepts, managing every detail from feasibility studies to SOP design and operational rollout.
F&B Operations Leadership: Oversees large-scale teams (100+ staff) across multiple venues, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, room service, catering, and VIP events.
Business Growth & Revenue Innovation: Develops and executes business plans, P&L strategies, budgets to identify new revenue streams that drive sustainable growth.
Team Building & Training: Renowned for recruiting, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams, with a focus on luxury service management and continuous professional growth.
VIP & HNWI Service: Highly experienced in catering to heads of state, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals, consistently exceeding the expectations of the worldโs most discerning clientele.
Strategic Partnerships: Maintains a robust network of luxury brand partners, suppliers, and sponsors, enabling cross-marketing programs and bespoke events
๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐
Katerinaโs leadership has been recognized with multiple accolades, including Best F&B Director at InterContinental (IHG) and an Ambassador for Ukraine honor by the USA Presidential Services Center. Her hands-on approach and strategic vision empower hotel owners and investors to maximize asset value, elevate guest experiences, and achieve long-term profitability in competitive markets.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐
CEO, Key Hospitality LLC (Dubai): Advises on hotel investments, acquisitions, and brand repositioning across markets from the Baltics to the Middle East and Asia.
Director of Operations, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG): Led operations, pre-opening, and F&B divisions, earning awards for best hotel restaurant and service excellence.
General Manager, Buddha-Bar Worldwide (Kyiv, Washington): Managed pre-opening and ongoing operations, building the brandโs reputation for luxury dining and entertainment.
๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Katerina holds a Masterโs Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Business from the State University of Trade and Economics in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has also completed a Certificate in Restaurant and Kitchen Management from The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, as well as the IHG Leadership Development Program in collaboration with Harvard Business School.
Leadership Philosophy: Empowering Teams, Exceeding Expectations
Katerina believes that exceptional hospitality is built on empowered teams, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of guest delight. Her leadership style emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a culture where service excellence is the standard.
๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ค๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ:
โGreat hospitality is about creating memorable experiences- where every detail matters and every guest feels truly valued.โ – Katerina Shyrikova
๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ: ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
As Vice President for Ukraine at the Rotary Club of Global Impact, Katerina is committed to community service and industry mentorship, supporting the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Katerina Shyrikovaโs legacy is one of transforming venues into destinations, teams into high-performers, and guest experiences into lasting memories. Connect to discover how her expertise can unlock new levels of success for your hospitality venture.
