Does a clear corporate vision necessarily negate a clear conscience?
With over 27 years experience at the top-end of the hospitality sector, Beauvais has certainly had plenty of time to contemplate the meaning of ‘successful evolution’ – not only in terms of corporate management, but more individual ideas of ‘achievement’ too. “Previously I’ve worked with large companies and corporations who were more than admirable, but starting my own business meant that I could do things without my hands tied behind my back by financial or stockmarket pressures,” explains Beauvais. “It meant I could focus on values and standards; things more important than making money. Not that we aren’t in this to make money – we are and will – but we also believe that in the long run this route is more profitable, in every sense.” The route Beauvais refers to is perhaps the business path less travelled, but it may be no coincidence that following a lifetime of education in the field, Beauvais’ personal values and standards tie in rather pertinently with the industry itself. “Today
With over 27 years experience at the top-end of the hospitality sector, Beauvais has certainly had plenty of time to contemplate the meaning of ‘successful evolution’ – not only in terms of corporate management, but more individual ideas of ‘achievement’ too. “Previously I’ve worked with large companies and corporations who were more than admirable, but starting my own business meant that I could do things without my hands tied behind my back by financial or stockmarket pressures,” explains Beauvais. “It meant I could focus on values and standards; things more important than making money. Not that we aren’t in this to make money – we are and will – but we also believe that in the long run this route is more profitable, in every sense.” The route Beauvais refers to is perhaps the business path less travelled, but it may be no coincidence that following a lifetime of education in the field, Beauvais’ personal values and standards tie in rather pertinently with the industry itself. “Today
