Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Delaware North is searching for a Vice President, Strategy to join our team based out of our corporate headquarters in Buffalo, New York. This role partners closely with senior leadership to shape long-term priorities, guide enterprise strategy, and drive growth across the business. You will lead strategic planning efforts and evaluate new opportunities that fuel innovation and expansion.

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

• Lead the annual strategic planning process in collaboration with executive leadership and business units.

• Define and refresh long-term goals and key initiatives.

• Partner with business and corporate development to identify and evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., market expansion, partnerships, new business lines). 

• Identify, build, and execute high-impact strategic partnerships, serving as a key external representative and translating market insights into growth opportunities.

  Partner with corporate development and legal teams to analyze, structure, and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic investments.

• Maintain current views on industry trends, competitive dynamics and customer insights to inform executive decisions.

• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategic recommendations.

• Build and lead a high-performing strategy team. Provide mentorship, oversight, and professional development.

• Lead or support strategic initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment and measurable impact. Serve as a catalyst for innovation and change.

• Develop internal relationships with stakeholders, subsidiary leadership and key personnel of the company

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy in the hospitality industry, or management consulting, with executive level experience leading a strategy function.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and executive-level decision support.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex problems into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as required, potentially up to 15%