About Leonora

Leonora has more than 15 years of experience working for some of the world’s most iconic luxury hospitality brands, as well as pioneering and emerging players, leading and guiding teams in the delivery of innovative and profit-enhancing brand and marketing strategies in key global markets.  She is a proud member of the International Society of Hotel Consultants, the leading source for global hospitality expertise. 

Prior to founding Kiyomi Consulting, Leonora was the Vice President of Global Marketing for One&Only Resorts, responsible for the company's entire global portfolio and spearheading the launch of new resorts and products. She was also formerly Head of Brand Marketing at Maybourne Hotel Group in London. 

Leonora has successfully managed extensive brand overhauls and new launches, resulting in enhanced brand equity and increased revenue. She is dedicated to crafting strong brand narratives and has a proven track record in developing and executing strategies that drive growth and reach new audiences.

She understands the importance of establishing robust brand processes and toolkits that ensure fluidity and innovation while securing company-wide buy-in. By equipping all teams—from new site development, architects, and interior designers to marketing, sales, PR, HR, and critical on-property teams—with the necessary tools, Leonora ensures brand consistency and builds lasting brand equity.

Based in Dubai and leveraging her extensive regional and global experience, Leonora takes the time to deeply understand her clients—ranging from owners and asset managers to hospitality institutions. She identifies their current business goals and future aspirations, developing strategic roadmaps to achieve these objectives and helps to meticulously execute them to deliver tangible results, drawing on her curated team of trusted professionals as needed.