Filippo Sona

Co-Chairman
Wood Couture Industrial Group

Filippo is the Co-Chairman of Wood Couture Industrial Group, a global leading manufacturer of bespoke furniture for the hospitality Industry, an innovative organization with a track record exceeding 43,000 units, including some of the most acclaimed hotel brands worldwide such as Raffles, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons. As an individual, Filippo is one of the most recognized names in the global hospitality real estate community, having carried out work in more than 28 countries for the past 30 years. He is a regular speaker at international conferences and a Board Member of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Professional Career 2017-to Date Wood Couture Industrial Group- Co-Chairman (Fulltime from 2019) 2018-2019 Drees & Sommer -Managing Director Global Hospitality 2010 – 2018 Colliers International MENA Director-Head of Hotels (UAE) 2009 – 2010 Bottom Line Hotel Consulting Managing Director (United Kingdom) 2007 – 2009 CB Richard Ellis Hotels Europe -Senior Consultant (United Kingdom) 2005 – 2007 Accor Hotels -Senior Manager -Development (United Kingdom) 2002 – 2005 Intercontinental Hotel Group (United Kingdom) 2000 – 2002 Corus & Regal Hotels (UK) 1999 – 2000 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (USA) 1993 – 1999 Various hotel operations roles (UK) Education • MBA – Master of Business Administration – Oxford Brookes University, UK • Hospitality Finance & Real Estate Advanced Certificate – ESSEC Business School, France • B.A (Hons) – Hospitality Hotel Management – University of West London, UK Associate Member RICS