The Breakers

The Breakers, one of North America’s most legendary resorts, shines as a timeless classic on the shores of Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1896, the Renaissance elements mirror Rome’s Villa Medici, Florence’s Boboli Gardens, and Genoa’s Palazzo Carega. Guests experience a truly breathtaking reception under vaulted ceilings—everything promised by the hotel’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

At the same time, a modern-day $250-million renovation has given the 140-acre resort a casual elegance in keeping with twenty-first century lifestyles.

The Venetian and Mediterranean Ballrooms lend a sense of historic glamour to meetings and celebrations while providing all the conveniences of modern technology. The oceanfront conference center revolves around the state-of-the-art Ponce de Leon ballroom, versatile prefunction and outdoor spaces, and six executive boardrooms. Altogether, more than 25 venues make up the meeting room collection, all backed by cutting-edge and customer-focused conference, production, and audiovisual support.

The incentive power of any Palm Beach getaway draws much of its pull from the south Florida sun and balmy ocean breeze. Today’s Breakers takes full advantage of these natural assets with 36 holes of championship golf, a beach club with private beach and five pools, an award-winning spa, 540 newly renovated rooms and suites, and more. Yet above all else, The Breakers earns its reputation as a premier group destination thanks to a tenured team of professionals who ensures that every guest enjoys an unsurpassed experience. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted May 20, 2008 by Elite Concierge
Subscribe - RSS Feed While charting a career that has progressed from Certified Public Accountant to a world-class hotelier, Paul N. Leone has his eye on more than the bottom line. At The Breakers Palm Beach, Leone has restored a strong sense of pride and teamwork in the 111-year old companys 2,300 staff members. Since he was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in October 1994, his efforts have led to dramatic improvements in employee satisfaction, customer service and profitability at the 560-room, historic Italian Renaissance property.

The sentiment that its staff and customers are The Breakers greatest assets is at the very core of Leones values. An excellent communicator, approachable leader and extremely disciplined, Leone is dedicated to the highest standards of conduct and performance. A strong advocate of total quality management, and consistently delivering a superior, ever-improving product to his customers, Leone believes in hiring energetic, service oriented, talented people, and nourishing them with responsibility and gratitude.

Born and raised in New York, Leone was exposed to the hospitality industry at an early age, having been raised in a family that owned and operated five local motels and two restaurants. He went on to study accounting at college to follow in his uncles footsteps and became a Certified Public Accountant. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Leone joined Coopers & Lybrand in Louisville, Kentucky. He later relocated to Coopers & Lybrand in West Palm Beach where he worked with various hospitality accounts, including The Breakers.

Leone joined The Breakers in 1985 as Controller and was later promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In 1992, he was promoted to President of Flagler System Management and two years later became President and Chief Operating Officer of The Breakers Palm Beach and Flagler System, Inc. Most recently, Leone was appointed as Director of Flagler System, Inc. and The Breakers Palm Beach, Inc. respectively. He is married and is the father of four sons.

Leone is also involved in the following civic and charitable organizations:

Vice Chairman, Alexis D Tocqeville, Palm Beach Community Chest of United Way (Past Chairman, 2000 - 2002)

Trustee and Vice Chairman, Palm Beach Day Academy (Past Chairman, 2002-2005)

Director, Florida Council of 100

Member, Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce (Past President, 2004 - 2006)

Member of Economic Council of Palm Beach County

Member of American Hotel & Lodging Association Resort Committee

Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member of Gregory Leadership Council, Palm Beach Atlantic University


Leone has been recognized with the following awards and distinctions:

Northwood University: Outstanding Business Leader of the Year (2006)

The United Way: Alexis de Tocqueville Award (2003)

The United Way: Business Leadership Award (2002)

Town of Palm Beach: Proclamation of "Paul Leone" Day (April 15, 2002)

Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce: One & Only Award (2001)

Palm Beach Daily News: Business Leader Award (1996)

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Contacts

Bonnie Reuben
The Breakers Palm Beach
reubencomm@aol.com
(212) 582-4551
www.thebreakers.com

Ann Margo Peart
The Breakers Palm Beach
One South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
annmargo.peart@thebreakers.com
(561) 659-8465
(561) 653-6312
www.thebreakers.com