Speaker

Nils Heckscher

Managing Director | Head of Africa
PKF Hospitality

Having started his career as a bell boy at the age of 18, hospitality is in Nils’ DNA. Following his training as a chef, followed stations in Paris, London, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Nils worked in every conceivable department to ensure an all-round background to the industry. In Paris, Le Warwick and Le Bristol were his places of work. During his three years in London, he worked at the Four Seasons - Inn on the Park, The Sheraton Belgravia and The Mayfair Intercontinental. After working at Johannesburg’s Sandton Sun for three years, he continued - after a period back in Germany - at the Peninsula All Suite Hotel as Food & Beverage Manager and then as Deputy GM in charge of Rooms Division. In 1995, Nils took over the running of Winchester Mansions Hotel. During his 18-year tenure, Nils is proud to have achieved much acclaim for the now well-known four-star hotel as well as the other assets of the owners. Nils has been involved with many industry bodies and chaired a variety of them over the years.