PIERRE YVES GERBEAU  Normally it takes at least 10 years to become a corporate business icon, yet within eight months the new French CEO of 'The Millennium Dome' had delivered the UK's most successful ever paying attraction whilst saving a potential overspend of £16m.
On taking up his appointment PY used his great energy and enthusiasm to instigate a complete revision of the business plan, introducing new financial controls and management tools and overhauling visitor flow management and services whilst expertly handling the ongoing negative media coverage and political involvement. Drawing on his experience gained as the Vice President of Park Operations for Euro Disney, Europe's biggest visitor attraction, his leadership of The Dome saw satisfaction ratings reaching 90%. Previously a Management Consultant specialising in the transfer of top level sports management and performance to the business world, he was also a professional ice hockey player in the US, Canada and Europe. He also became General Manager and Coach of a top French team, as well as a member of their National Team. PY has an MBA from one of France's leading business schools and is a scratch golfer. Currently CEO of X-Leisure, he has recently accepted a prestigious position of Executive-in-Residence at London Business School. With his knowledge and experience developing, leading and managing programmes to re-focus and turn around business, he has relevant views on a range of commercial issues including corporate finance, media relations, employee motivation, politics in business, leisure management and delivering results in high pressure situations. His amusing and fascinating account takes you through the highs and lows of 'The Dome story', right up to the decision to pull out of his bid for the Dome, is inspirational and challenging and can be tailored to relate to your specific business issues. TESTIMONIALS "PY is a great character and gives an excellent insight into the history of The Dome. The fact that he does this in his second language with both humour and passion puts most UK businessmen and women to shame." Stephen Miron, Commercial Director, The Independent "PY Gerbeau is an excellent speaker. His experiences at both Disneyland Paris and The Dome make him one of Europe's leading leisure experts." Alexis Widdowson, Director, Ernst and Young "PY Gerbeau is an outstanding motivator and speaker. The Dome will be one of the great case-studies of business schools worldwide. PY is at the heart of the story and in many respects the only successful section of any future case-study." Dr Chris Voss, Deputy Dean, London Business School
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