Strategy and Business Consultant for Hospitality and F&B Leaders
As an independent consultant, I advise owners, investors and executive teams on strategy, business performance and long-term growth of hospitality and F&B businesses — from standalone restaurants to multi-site groups across hotels, retail and sports venues.
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Fabio De Vero
Founder of FDV Consulting, a strategic advisory firm specialized in hospitality & foodservice. As a consultant, I collaborate with international organizations such as FC Barcelona, Meliá Hotels International, StiR Creative (by Hilton Hotels & Resorts), Lagardère Travel Retail, CBRE, The Social Hub, Wallbox, and Grupo Pacha. Lecturer in the Master’s Degree in Restaurant and F&B Management at the Hofmann School of Hospitality. Board Advisor to Noumena, a technology group developing 3D printing, data analytics, AI, and advanced CO₂ absorption materials for hospitality, hotel, and retail projects.
Supporting Hospitality Leaders
Hospitality and F&B leadership teams often face complex growth and transformation phases that require strategic clarity and financial discipline. Through advisory and consulting work, I support organisations in strengthening business strategy, financial performance and operational effectiveness. The methodology combines KPI-driven financial analysis with hands-on industry experience to translate strategy into operational impact and profitability.
Industry Insights
I share strategic perspectives on hospitality and F&B businesses, covering topics such as business economics, leadership, operational performance and sustainable growth.
Key Areas of Advisory
Business Structure
Define clear business structures that support scalable hospitality and restaurant operations.
Leadership & Talent
Develop leadership capabilities and organisational structures that support sustained performance.
Performance Analysis
Analyse financial and operational data to support strategic decisions and performance improvement.
Strategic Communication
Align ownership, leadership and teams around clear strategic priorities and decision-making.
Operational Effectiveness
Improve operational systems and processes to increase efficiency and profitability.
Advanced Negotiation
Lead complex negotiations and stakeholder alignment across hospitality organisations.
Industry Testimonials
Fabio es un magnífico profesional que aporta un gran valor añadido a tu negocio. [...] siempre orienta sus acciones hacia los resultados esperados. Es honesto, transparente y directo, virtudes que se agradecen al emprender acciones y al elegir a tus ‘compañeros de viaje’.Javier Cagigal Managing Director
Lagardère Group Spain & Portugal
Fabio De Vero es un verdadero profesional del sector. Tiene dotes naturales de comunicación y gestión de equipos. En el plano personal, le admiro calidades como la constancia y la honradez, además de su marcada persistencia y una sana competitividad para lograr los objetivos.Marco Nuccio Director of Operations Ibiza
Sunset Hospitality
Conociendo a Fabio desde hace años y admirando siempre su trabajo, al fin tuve la oportunidad de encargarle un proyecto [....]. Las excelentes referencias que tenía de él a través de otras empresas que ya lo habían contratado se confirmaron en esta experiencia, que sin duda no será la última.Laura de Vega González VP of F&B
Meliá Hotels International
It has been a great pleasure working with Fabio on several hospitality projects. He provided us support starting from the market positioning, concept to the execution design, with detailed advice during the tender process. I strongly recommend onboarding Fabio to boost your project or company, thanks to his honesty and detailed care.Saimon Gomez Idiakez Real Estate Development Manager
The Social Hub
Fabio delivered a piece of work for us for a new opportunity in Spain. The report and information was brilliant and I would highly recommend him for any consultancy work.Danny Luke General Manager International
Skyline Enterprises
Wallbox outgrew the company officea up to 1200+ employees and had to re-design the food canteen from scratch. Fabio has supported us during the entire development phase of the project [...]. He supported us with finding the best partner on a strategic, operations and financial perspective.Naara Comabella Global Workplace Experience
Wallbox
Fabio ha realizado una auditoría exhaustiva del área Hospitality del estadio Abanca Riazor. Es un profesional altamente comprometido con una amplia experiencia. Ha trabajado junto a todo nuestro equipo, asegurando una auditoría completa y bien hecha de principio a fin.Massimo Benassi Managing Director
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña
Fabio is a great senior leader to work with. I appreciate his honesty, openness, and his desire to achieve the best for his team and clients, which are some of his key values. He possesses highly analytical skills, both from a financial and strategic perspective. He actively shares a lot of valuable lessons and knowledge on a daily basis, which I am grateful for.Joep Sondeijker Senior Brand F&B Development Manager Hilton Hotels EMEA
Seriedad, profesionalidad y cumplimiento de expectativas a una excelente relación calidad / precio. Sin duda recomiendo a Fabio De Vero y su equipo tras el excelente trabajo realizado para el FC Barcelona.Sergi Juanós Sales Director Hospitality
FC Barcelona
Estamos muy satisfechos con los altos estándares de calidad de los servicios de Fabio De Vero. Es un consultor proactivo, orientado a resultados, responsable y siempre dispuesto a dedicar toda su energía y tiempo para realizar el trabajo. Posee una excelente habilidad analítica y es un líder carismático.Stefano Maccarone Founder & CEO
Share Festival
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