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55Years

Glion Institute of Higher Education

55 years of excellenceFor 55 years, Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) has set high standards for academic quality as a Swiss hotel school earning an excellent reputation

among hospitality managers worldwide. Based on the votes of industry professionals, Glion received the award for ‘Best Hospitality Management School’ at

the Worldwide Hospitality Awards (WHA) in Paris in 2015, and received the award for ‘Best Innovation in an Academic Program’ in 2016.

From its legacy as a Swiss hotel school, Glion has evolved to become the international institute of higher education that it is today delivering premium,

personalized education and preparing graduates to meet complex challenges in the fast-growing fields of hospitality, hotels, tourism, sport and events, and

the luxury industry.

On two campuses in Switzerland and the Glion London campus in the UK, GIHE offers accredited hospitality management degrees, sports and event

management degrees, and graduate programs. Glion also collaborates with industry partners and seeks to elevate the global experience industries by

offering high-quality research and professional education, including the online MBA and corporate training programs.

Glion’s alumni worldwide

55 alumni profiles to mark Glion’s 55 yearsToday, more than 13,000 Glion alumni are business leaders in over 150 countries both inside and outside the hospitality industry. They embody the ‘Glion

Spirit’ – the passion and enthusiasm we have for the industry and the strong work ethic we share.

Inside this booklet, a keepsake to mark Glion’s incredible ‘55 years’ milestone, you will discover the careers of 55 alumni. We hope their achievements serve

to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and professionals.

55Years

Celebrat ing 55 Years of Alumni Success | 3

20061962Founded as the hotel school

‘Institut International de Glion’

1989Bulle campus opens

1985Founding member of the

Swiss Hotel Schools

Association

2000Master’s program and new

bachelor’s degree programs

are launched

2001Accredited by NEASC in the

United States

Launches Event, Sport and

Entertainment program

2002Name is changed to ‘Glion

Institute of Higher Education’

University-level accreditation

is transferred from CTCI to

NEASC in the United States

KEY DATES

4 | Celebrat ing 55 Years of Alumni Success

The first online MBA in

International Hospitality and

Service Industries

Management is launched

20162010 201250-year anniversary is

celebrated

2011100% online postgraduate

and professional

development certificate

and diploma programs are

launched

2013

2014Multi-campus options for

UG and PG programs are

launched, offering student

mobility between campuses

2015New bachelor specialization

is introduced in Luxury Brand

Management, in partnership

with Domus Academy, Milan

MBA and MSc

programs and the BBA in

Event, Sport and Entertainment

are launched in London

Wins ‘Best Innovation in an

Educational Program’ at the

Worldwide Hospitality Awards

New branch campus in

London is opened

Wins ‘Best Hospitality

Management School’ at the

Worldwide Hospitality Awards



1. 1960s

2. 1970s

3. 1980s

1969


Ghassan SaderNationality: Lebanese/American

DiplomaHotel AdministrationGraduated in 1969

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles, USA

Baltimore, USA

Boston, USA

Boston, USA

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Beirut, Lebanon

President & CEO – Sader Hospitality Worldwide

Assistant Regional VP – Great Western Bank

General Manager – Baltimore Hilton

Director of Food & Beverage – Hyatt Regency Boston

Director of Food & Beverage – Omni Hotel Boston

Director of Marketing & Sales – Hilton International

Assistant General Manager – Coral Beach Hotel

Since 1996 1990 - 1995 1985 - 1990 1982 - 19841979 - 19821974 - 19791970 - 1974


General Manager – La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa

Task Force General Manager – DoubleTree by Hilton

General Manager – Alexis Park Resort Hotel

Area General Manager – Sheraton San Jose / Beverly Heritage Hotel

CEO – Personality Hotels Inc.

General Manager – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

VP Development / General Manager – Newark / Fremont Hilton

Front Office Manager – Mark Hopkins InterContinental Hotel

Since 20132011 - 20132008 - 20112004 - 20071998 - 20041990 - 19971981 - 19901978 - 1981

Borrego Springs, USA

San Diego, USA

Las Vegas, USA

San Jose, USA

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco, USA

1977Patrick SampsonNationality: Zambian

DiplomaHospitality and Tourism ManagementGraduated in 1977


Istanbul, Turkey

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Ivory Coast, Africa

Moscow, Russia

Hua Hin, Thailand

Quiberon, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

General Manager & Regional Vice President – Çiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Senior Vice President – Northern, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel – Sofitel

Director of Operations – Accor Hotels Belgium & Luxembourg

Area General Manager – Accor Hotels Luxembourg

General Manager – Hotel Europlaza & Residence – managed by Sofitel Luxury Hotels

Area General Manager – Sofitel Abidjan – Sofitel Luxury Hotels

General Manager – Sofitel Sovietskaya Moscow – Sofitel Luxury Hotels

General Manager – Sofitel Central Hua Hin – Sofitel Luxury Hotels

General Manager – Sofitel Quiberon Thalassa Sea & Spa – Sofitel Luxury Hotels

Executive Assistant Manager – Hotel Westminster – Warwick Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Sales Manager – Hilton Paris – Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Since 20112007 - 20112006 - 20071999 - 20061994 - 19981992 - 19941990 - 19921988 - 19901985 - 19881982 - 19841981 - 1982

Ralph RadtkeNationality: German

DiplomaHospitality ManagementGraduated in 1980

1980


Manila, Philippines

Manila, Philippines

Zürich, Switzerland

Kreuzlingen, Switzerland

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

President – GCI-Hospitality (consulting hospitality)

Project Manager – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Senior Consultant – Charles Fessel & Partners

Branch Manager – TCS Travel Agency

Food & Beverage Manager – Royal Selangor Club

Since 19931989 - 19931987 - 19891985 - 19871981 - 1984

1981Felix GuggenheimNationality: Swiss

DiplomaHospitality & Tourism ManagementGraduated in 1981


General Manager – Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hôtel

General Manager – Novotel

General Manager – Mercure Lisboa

General Manager / Owner – FMCC, Ltd

Franchisee – McDonald’s

General Manager – Dom Pedro Lisbon Hotel

General Manager – Novotel Setúbal

Sales Manager – Accor: Ibis and Novotel Portugal

Operations Manager – Accor: L’Arche, Café Route, Pizza del Arte

Assistant Manager – Novotel Lisbon

Co-Proprietor – Gestao Hoteleira SA

Food & Beverage Manager – Novotel Lisbon

Food & Beverage and Banqueting Assistant – Ritz InterContinental Lisbon

Kinshasa, DR Congo

Accra, Ghana

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Setúbal, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Since 20142011 - 2014 2011 - 20112004 - 20111999 - 20041997 - 19981995 - 19971993 - 19941992 - 19931989 - 19921987 - 19881985 - 19871983 - 1985

1982Marc FrereNationality: Belgian

DiplomaHospitality Management & EventsGraduated in 1982


São Paulo, Brazil

Mexico

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mexico City, Mexico

Cancún, Mexico

Area Vice President, Operations South America – Hilton Worldwide

Director of Operations – Hoteles Fiesta Americana

Director General – Caesar Park Buenos Aires

Director General – Fiesta Americana Santa Fe

Hotel Manager – Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach

Since 20152012 - 20152009 - 20122005 - 20092003 - 2005

Jose Juan Gonzalez SanchezNationality: Mexican

DiplomaHospitality Management & TourismGraduated in 1985

1985


General Manager – Aman Canal Grande Venice/AMAN Hospitality

General Manager – Amankila/AMAN Hospitality

Project Development Manager – ZUMA Restaurants

Villa Manager – Amanpuri/AMAN Hospitality

Manger Club IC – InterContinental Hotel Hong Kong

Towers Manager – Sheraton Hotel & Towers/Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

Concert Production – Freelance Production

Senior Event Coordinator – London Arena

Event Coordinator – Sheffield Arena

Director of Guest Relations – Regent Hotels & Resorts

Sales Executive/Assistant Manager – Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Senior Assistant Manager – Amanpuri/AMAN Hospitality

Assistant to Executive Housekeeper – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Since 20152013 - 2015 2011 - 20132008 - 20112007 - 20082003 - 20072001 - 20031996 - 20011994 - 19961994 - 19941989 - 19931987 - 19881985 - 1987

Venice, Italy

Bali Province, Indonesia

Middle East

Phuket, Thailand

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

USA – Europe

London, UK

Sheffield, UK

London, UK

Hong Kong

Phuket, Thailand

Hong Kong

Claudia SchwarzeNationality: German


1985


Vice President Operations – Hilton Worldwide

Regional General Manager of China South – Hilton Worldwide

General Manager – Hilton Sydney & Regional Food & Beverage Coordinator

Australia

General Manager – Hilton Kuala Lumpur & Regional Food & Beverage Coordinator

Asia

General Manager – Hilton Kuwait Resort & Regional Food & Beverage Coordinator

Arabian Peninsula

General Manager – Athenee Palace Hilton

Resident Manager – Nile Hilton

Executive Assistant Manager – Hilton Dubai

Executive Assistant Manager of Food & Beverage – Hilton Abu Dubai

Australia, South Pacific

Hong Kong & Shenzhen

Sydney, Australia


Kuwait City, Kuwait

Bucharest, Romania

Cairo, Egypt

Dubai, UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Since 20152011 - 20152008 - 2011

2005 - 2008

2003 - 2005

2000 - 2003 1999 - 20001997 - 19991994 - 1997

Paul Pierre HuttonNationality: Australian

DiplomaHotel Administration & ManagementGraduated in 1985

1985


Chief Operating Officer – Kempinski Hotels

Vice President Central Europe – Kempinski Hotels

General Manager – Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich

Regional Director Central Europe and Baltics – Kempinski Hotels

General Manager – Kempinski Hotel Corvinus

Regional Director Hungary & Slovakia – Kempinski Hotels

General Manager – Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski

Hotel Manager – Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center

Executive Assistant Manager – Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich

General Manager – Sorat Insel – Hotel Regensburg

Food & Beverage and Purchasing Manager, Radisson SAS Palais Hotel

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager – Hotel InterContinental Rio de Janeiro

Management Trainee – Hotel Tamanaco InterContinental Caracas Venezuela

Geneva, Switzerland

Munich, Germany

Munich, Germany

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Beijing, China

Munich, Germany

Regensburg, Germany

Vienna, Austria

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Caracas, Venezuela

Since 20142011 - 20142010 - 20142009 - 20112006 - 20102006 - 2009 2004 - 20062000 - 20041998 - 20001995 - 19981992 - 19951990 - 19921989 - 1990

1987Marcus Van Der WalNationality: Dutch



Private Investor

Area Director for Thailand and General Manager – Dusit Princess Srinakarin Hotel

Hotel Manager – Shangri-La Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Resident Manager – Shangri-La Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Resident Manager – Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Executive Assistant Manager – Traders Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Director of Food & Beverage – Kowloon Shangri-La – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Director of Food & Beverage – Shangri-La Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Director of Food & Beverage – Shangri-La Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Food & Beverage Manager – Shangri-La Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage – Shangri-La Hotel – Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Restaurants & Bar Manager – Siam InterContinental Hotel – InterContinental Hotels

& Resorts

Since 20132010 - 20122005 - 20102005 - 20052002 - 20042001 - 2002 2000 - 20011998 - 20001997 - 19981994 - 19971991 - 19941990 - 1991

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand


Penang, Malaysia

Singapore

Kowloon, Hong Kong


Dalian, China

Penang, Malaysia

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Bhada SinhaphalinNationality: Thai


1989

1969

4. 1990s



Miami, USA

Chicago, USA

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada

Since 20052000 - 20051998 - 20001997 - 19981995 - 19971992 - 19951991 - 1992

Director of Sales & Marketing – Mandarin Oriental Miami

Director of Sales & Marketing – Drake Hotel Chicago

Regional Sales Manager – Hilton Canada

Senior Sales Manager – Hilton Toronto

Sales Manager – Hilton Toronto

Meetings Express Sales Manager – Hilton Toronto

Guest Service Agent – Hilton Toronto

1991Jill DemoneNationality: Canadian



Chief Executive Officer Asia – Commune Hotels & Resorts

Chief Executive Officer Asia – Alila Hotels & Resorts

Managing Director – Alila Hotels & Resorts

General Manager – Sofitel Palm Resort

Opening General Manager – Novotel Lombok

Executive Assistant Manager – Ibis Kemayoran

Several roles – Sofitel Paris Porte de Sevres

Since 2015 2011 - 20152001 - 20101998 - 20011996 - 19981994 - 19961992 - 1994

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Johor, Malaysia

Lombok, Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

Paris, France

1992Frederic SimonNationality: French

DiplomaHotel ManagementGraduated in 1992


VP Business Development & Operations – Archipelago International Hotels,

Resorts & Residences

VP Sales & Marketing – Archipelago International Hotels, Resorts & Residences

Director of Operations – InterContinental Hotel

General Manager – Swiss-Belhotel International

Director of Sales & Marketing – Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Director of Sales & Marketing – Omni Ambassador East Hotel

Director of Business Travel – Omni Hotels National Sales

Assistant Director of Sales – Ian Schrager Hotels

Senior Sales Manager – Radisson SAS Hotel

Since 2015

2008 - 2015 2007 - 20082005 - 20072002 - 20052000 - 20021998 - 20001995 - 19981993 - 1995

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia

Vietnam & Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

Chicago, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

Düsseldorf, Germany

Norbert VasNationality: Austrian

DiplomaHotel & Tourism ManagementGraduated in 1992

1992


Regional Director of Human Resources, South West Europe & North Africa

– Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Area Director of Human Resources France – Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Area Director of Human Resources for South Western Europe – Hyatt Hotels

Corporation

Regional Director of Human Resources for France – Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Director of Human Resources – Hyatt Regency Paris Charles de Gaulle

Regional Director of Training France – Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Director of Rooms – Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine

Front Office Manager – Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine

Assistant Front Office Manager – Hyatt Regency Madeleine

Front Desk Manager – InterContinental London

Receptionist and Team Leader – Grand Hotel InterContinental Paris

Since 2016

2013 - 20162007 - 2013

2006 - 20072005 - 20062004 - 20052003 - 2004 2001 - 2003

1998 - 20011997 - 19981994 - 1997

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

London, UK

Paris, France

Emmanuelle LacosteNationality: French

Bachelor DegreeHotel ManagementGraduated in 1993

1993


Since 20122011 - 20122004 - 20112001 - 20041998 - 20011997 - 19981996 - 19971994 - 1996

General Manager – Relais & Chateaux Le Saint-James

General Manager – Relais & Chateaux Le Cap Est

Managing Director – Relais & Chateaux Le Mas Candille

Manager – Relais & Chateaux Le Mas Candille

Assistant General Manager – Grand Hotel Mercure Sophia Country Club

Rooms Division Manager – Grand Hotel Mercure Sophia Country Club

Front Office Manager – Grand Hotel Mercure Sophia Country Club

Reception Clerk/Assistant Front Office Manager – Grand Hotel Mercure

Croisette Beach

Bouliac, France

Martinique, FWI

Mougins, France

Mougins, France

Sophia Antipolis, France



Cannes, France

Anthony TorkingtonNationality: British

DiplomaHospitality AdministrationGraduated in 1994

1994


Since 20152011 - 20152008 - 20112005 - 20072005 - 20052003 - 20051994 - 2003

Cluster Director of Human Resources Korea – Conrad Seoul & Hilton Worldwide

Director of Human Resources – Conrad Seoul

Director of Human Resources – Grand Hyatt Seoul

Training Manager – Grand Hyatt Seoul

Hotel Opening Supporter – Park Hyatt Seoul

Training Manager – Hyatt Regency Incheon

Manager EFL/Rooms Division – Grand Hyatt Seoul

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Incheon, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Kate Kyungsook ParkNationality: South Korean


1994


Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Majorca, Spain

Managing Director – Crowne Plaza Barcelona

General Manager – Crowne Plaza Barcelona

General Manager – ME Barcelona – ME by MELIA

General Manager – Hesperia Tower

Food & Beverage Corporate Director – Hesperia Hotels

General Manager – Gran Hotel Son Net

Since 20142012 - 20142010 - 20122008 - 20102002 - 20081998 - 2001

1994Enrique Escofet GiroNationality: Spanish



Director of Operations – Dhiafatina Hotels / Qatar Airways

General Manager – The Airport Hotel Doha / Qatar Airways

Director of Operations Asia – Best Western Asia & Middle East

General Manager – Centro Hotels / Rotana

General Manager – Le Fenix Sukhumvit & All Seasons Sathorn / Accor

Executive Assistant Manager – Panorama Century Shanghai / Accor

Rooms Division Manager – Mercure Algers Airport Hotel / Accor

Rooms Division Manager – Sofitel Al Hamra Jeddah / Accor

Assistant Manager – Ibis Narbonne & Strasbourg / Accor

Doha, Qatar

Doha, Qatar

Bangkok, Thailand

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Bangkok, Thailand

Shanghai, China

Algiers, Algeria

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Narbonne, France

Since 20162014 - 20162013 - 2014 2008 - 20122006 - 20082004 - 2006 2002 - 2004 2000 - 20021996 - 2000

Philippe AnricNationality: French


1994


General Manager – The Sanchaya

General Manager, Partner – Heritage Suites Hotel

Partner – Café Indochine Restaurant

Executive Assistant Manager – Le Gray

General Manager – Peter Island Resort

Director of Food & Beverage – Sheraton Oran Hotel & Towers

Director of Food & Beverage – Hotel Negresco

Since 20162010 - 20152014 - 20162009 - 20102006 - 20082005 - 20061999 - 2004

Bintan, Indonesia

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Beirut, Lebanon

British Virgin Islands

Oran, Algeria

Nice, France

Magnus OlovsonNationality: Swedish


1998


Since 20142012 - 2014 2011 - 20122007 - 20112006 - 20072004 - 20062003 - 20041999 - 2002

CEO – Hyundai Capital Russia

CEO – Hyundai Capital Europe

Managing Director – Hyundai Capital UK

General Manager of Brand Planning – Hyundai Card/ Capital

Director of Strategic Planning – Haevichi Hotels & Resorts / Hyundai Motors Group

Director of Sales & Marketing – JW Marriott Seoul

Director of Sales & Marketing – Renaissance Dubai

Strategic Marketing Manager – Hyatt Regency Dubai

Moscow, Russia

Frankfurt, Germany

Redhill, UK

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Hun-Tae KimNationality: South Korean

Bachelor DegreeHospitality & Tourism ManagementGraduated in 1998

1998


Global Brand Director – InterContinental Hotels Group / IHG

Director Global Brand Management – Resorts Strategy / IHG

Director Brand Marketing – Onyx Hospitality

Brand Manager EMEA – Crowne Plaza / IHG

Brand Architecture Manager, EMEA – InterContinental Hotels Group

Regional Marketing Analyst, EMEA – Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Sales & Marketing Coordination Manager – Four Seasons Hotel George V

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager – Four Seasons Hotel George V

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager – The Regent Beverly Wilshire

London, UK

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

London, UK

London, UK

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Los Angeles, USA

Since 20142012 - 20142010 - 20122008 - 20102006 - 20082003 - 20062002 - 20032001 - 20022000 - 2001

Karine Hyon VintrouNationality: French

Bachelor DegreeHotel ManagementGraduated in 1999

1999


4. 2000s



Hotel Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Resident Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Resident Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Executive Assistant Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Executive Assistant Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Front Office Manager in charge of Rooms Division – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Front Office Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Director of Guest Services – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

Management Trainee – Radisson Blu

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Petra, Jordan

Beirut, Lebanon

Sana’a, Yemen

Kuwait

Dubai, UAE

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Amman, Jordan

Since 20152009 - 20152008 - 20082007 - 20082006 - 20072004 - 20062003 - 20042001 - 20032000 - 2001

Muhieddine ZokNationality: Lebanese

Bachelor DegreeHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2000

2000


Director of Human Resources – St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Director of People Development – EAST Miami by Swire Hotels

Assistant Director of Human Resources – St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Director of Human Resource Operations – Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel

Human Resources Manager – Mandarin Oriental Miami

Human Resources Manager – The South Beach Marriott

Sales Coordinator – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel South Beach Miami

Since 20152014 - 20152011 - 20142010 - 20112006 - 20102002 - 20042000 - 2002

Miami, USA

Miami, USA

Miami, USA

Miami, USA

Miami, USA

Miami, USA

Miami, USA

Christine LangsethNationality: Norwegian


2000


Chief Commercial & Development Officer – Valentin Hotel Group

Corporate Director – Commercial – Murwab Hotel Group

Corporate Director – Brand Development – Katara Hospitality

Vice President Sales & Marketing – MPg Hotels

Marketing Director – Melia Hotels International

Head of Research and Development – Food & Beverage – Melia Hotels

International

Hotel Manager – Sol Falco Hotel

Head of Operational Analysis – EMEA Division – Melia Hotels International

Since 20162015 - 20162013 - 20152009 - 20132007 - 20082005 - 2006

2003 - 20032000 - 2003

Spain & Mexico

Doha, Qatar

Doha, Qatar

Verona, Italy

Majorca, Spain

Majorca, Spain

Menorca, Spain

Majorca, Spain

Ludovico DupreNationality: Italian

Bachelor DegreeInternational Tourism andHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2000

2000


CEO – 100 & Eight SAL

Partner/Consultant – Ant Ventures Holding – Casper & Gambini Restaurants

Managing Partner – Trans Arabian Hotels SAL – Hotel Cavalier

Front Office Manager – Hotel Cavalier

Front Office – Hotel Cavalier

Since 2010 Since 2005 Since 20042001 - 20032000 - 2001

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

David BoudarghamNationality: Lebanese


2000


Executive Director in the Board of Directors – AX Holdings Ltd

Group Hospitality Director – AX Hotels

General Manager – The Palace / AX Hotels

General Manager – The Victoria Hotel / AX Hotels

Guest Satisfaction Assurance Manager – Seashells Resort at Suncrest / AX Hotels

Revenue Manager – Seashells Resort at Suncrest / AX Hotels

Lija, Malta

Lija, Malta

Sliema, Malta

Sliema, Malta

St Paul’s Bay, Malta


Since 2009Since 20092007 - 20092003 - 20072003 - 20032000 - 2001

Claire Zammit XuerebNationality: Maltese

Bachelor DegreeInternational Hospitality ManagementGraduated in 2000

2000


Dubai, UAE

Majorca, Spain

Sicily, Italy

Sicily, Italy

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Urubamba, Peru

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Los Angeles, USA

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

Florida, USA

Executive Assistant Manager of Food & Beverage – Jumeirah Group

Director of Food & Beverage – Jumeirah Port Soller

Acting Spa Director – Verdura Golf Resort & Spa / Rocco Forte Hotels

Director of Food & Beverage – Verdura Golf Resort & Spa / Rocco Forte Hotels

Multi Unit Director of Food & Beverage – The Villa Group

Hotel Manager – Hotel Rio Sagrado / Orient Express Hotels

Director of Food & Beverage – Maroma Resort & Spa / Orient Express Hotels

Outlets Manager – Le Meridien Hotel Beverly Hills

Restaurant Manager – Le Meridien Copacabana

Restaurant Manager – Grand Hyatt São Paulo

Food & Beverage Manager – Boca Raton Resort and Club

Since 20162014 - 2016 2013 - 20142012 - 20142011 - 20122010 - 20112005 - 20102004 - 20052003 - 20042002 - 20032001 - 2002

Rodrigo OfnerNationality: Brazilian


2001


London, UK

London, UK

Chicago, USA

Chicago, USA

Chicago, USA

Chicago, USA

Heidelberg, Germany

New York, USA

Murten, Switzerland

Europe Change Management & Communications Team – Marriott International

Field Marketing Manager Europe Regional Division Office – Marriott International

Group & Catering Sales Leader – Marriott International

Senior Sales Team Leader Eleads – Marriott International

Senior Sales Team Leader – Marriott International

Cluster Sales Manager – Marriott International

Sales Manager – Marriott International

Founder & Director – BOA Hospitality Services, Inc

Event Sales Manager/Assistant General Manager – Relais & Chateaux Le Vieux

Manoir au Lac

Since 20162012 - 20162011 - 20122010 - 20112008 - 20102007 - 20082005 - 20072003 - 20052002 - 2003

2001Astrid MillerNationality: German



China Regional Sales Manager – East China Region – FIJI Water – The Wonderful

Company

China Assistant Sales Manager – North China Region – Pernod Ricard

China Director of Business Development, Special Events – North & South Region

– Near & Far Ltd

China Regional Business Development Director – North China Region – Sodexo

China Regional Account Manager – North China Region – Wynn Macau

China Sales Manager – The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street Hotel

China Event Sales Manager – China World Hotel – Shangri-La

China Guest Relations Officer – The St. Regis Hotel – Starwood

Since 2013

2011 - 20132009 - 2011

2008 - 20092007 - 20082006 - 20072004 - 20062003 - 2004

Shanghai, China

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Miao WuNationality: Chinese

Bachelor DegreeHospitality Management & MarketingGraduated in 2001

2001


Resident Manager – Hotel Tivoli Lisboa & Hotel Tivoli Jardim – Minor Hotels

General Manager – Pousada de Lisboa – a member of Small Luxury Hotels

Unit Manager – Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument

EAM – Longevity Wellness Resort

Director of Food & Beverage – DoubleTree by Hilton Fontana Park Hotel

Owner & CEO – Yakuza Sushi Bar & Baba Raton Restaurant

Corporate Director of Food & Beverage – Hoteles Hesperia – NH Hotels

Cluster Director of Food & Beverage – Hotel Tivoli Lisboa & Hotel Tivoli Jardim

General Manager – Hotel AC Lisboa by Marriott

Since 20162015 - 20162012 - 2015 2012 - 20122011 - 20122008 - 20112006 - 20082005 - 20062002 - 2003

Alexandre Maia de CarvalhoNationality: Portuguese

Bachelor DegreeHospitality Management Graduated in 2001

2001

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Monchique, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Barcelona, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal


Hainan, China

Xishuangbanna, China

Chongqing, China

Chongqing, China

Chongqing, China

Chongqing, China

Chongqing, China

Shanghai, China

Chongqing, China

Shenzhen, China

Director of Human Resources, Talent Management – Atlantis Resorts

Director of Human Resources & Administration – Wanda Group

Area Specialist of Talent Development & Culture – Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Director of Human Resources – Sheraton Chongqing Hotel

Human Resources Manager – Sheraton Chongqing Hotel

Training Manager – Sheraton Chongqing Hotel

Training Manager – Howard Johnson ITC Plaza Chongqing

Training Officer – Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning

Training Officer – InterContinental Chongqing

Sales Executive – Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen

Since 20162014 - 20152012 - 2014 2013 - 20142012 - 20132010 - 20122007 - 20102006 - 20072005 - 20062004 - 2005

LingLing ZengNationality: Chinese

Associate DegreeHotel Administration & ManagementGraduated in 2003

2003


Since 2014 Since 2014 2012 - 20142011 - 20122009 - 20112008 - 2009

2006 - 2008

2005 - 2006

2003 - 2005

Vice President Development, Americas – BTL Hospitality

Hospitality Management Lead Instructor – Lambton College

General Manager – Mercure Beijing Downtown / Accor Hotels

Hotel Manager – Grand Mercure Jinan Sunshine / Accor Hotels

General Manager – Hotel Ibis Hangzhou Xiasha / Accor Hotels

Financial Controller Reserve MT – The Westin Beijing Financial Street /

Starwood APAC

Assistant Financial Controller – Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner /

InterContinental Hotels

Assistant Front Office Manager – Holiday Inn Tysons Corner /

InterContinental Hotels

Front Office & Night Auditor – Hotel Ibis London Gatwick Airport / Accor Hotels

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada

Beijing, China

Jinan, China

Hangzhou, China

Beijing, China

McLean, USA

McLean, USA

London, UK

Shuang GengNationality: Chinese


2003


Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Chief Operating Officer – Jannah Hotels & Resorts

Director of Finance – Middle East – Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Director of Finance – Marriott International – Middle East & Africa Region

Financial Controller – Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek

Assistant Financial Controller – JW Marriott Hotel Dubai

Since 20142012 - 20132008 - 2010 2007 - 20082006 - 2007

Caroline DelbecqueNationality: Belgian


2004


Jordan

Vietnam

Bangkok, Thailand

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dongguan, China

Paris, France

Singapore

Various locations in Asia

General Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

General Manager – Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Hotel Manager – Pullman Bangkok Hotel

Operations Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Front Office Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Front Office Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Guest Relations Manager – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Front Office Supervisor – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Guest Services Manager – Sheraton

Accounting Management Training – Hotel de Crillon

Rooms Division Management Training – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Summer experiences – Club Med

Since 20152015 - 20152013 - 20152011 - 20132010 - 20112009 - 20102008 - 20092007 - 2008

2006 - 20072004 - 20042003 - 20032000 - 2002

2005Dan BenzaquenNationality: French



Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

Taiyuan, China

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Hong Kong

Geneva, Switzerland

Director of Meetings & Events, Greater China Headquarters – NIKE Inc

Director of Sales – Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai

Director of Groups & Events – Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan

Assistant Director of Groups & Events – Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva

Convention & Events Manager – Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva

Food & Beverage Guest Relations – Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva

Management Trainee in Food & Beverage and Event Sales – Grand Hotel

Kempinski Geneva

Cross Trainee in Food & Beverage and Events Management – Island Shangri-La

Hotel

Trainee in Food & Beverage – Hotel President Wilson

Since 2015 2014 - 20152013 - 2014 2011 - 20122010 - 2011

2009 - 20102008 - 2009

2006 - 2007

2004 - 2005

Christelle HuangNationality: Swiss

Bachelor of Business AdministrationHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2007

2007


Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Learning & Development Manager – Hyatt Regency Makkah

Outlet Manager Task Force – Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

Outlet Manager Food & Beverage – Park Hyatt Dubai

Room Service & Lounge Manager Food & Beverage – Park Hyatt Dubai

Assistant Outlet Manager Food & Beverage/Assistant Banquet Manager

Food & Beverage – Park Hyatt Dubai

Corporate Management Trainee – Hyatt Hotels Dubai

Since 20152014 - 2015 2012 - 20142010 - 20112009 - 2010

2008 - 2009

Naqi AbbasNationality: Pakistani


2007


Crete, Greece

Crete, Greece

Arizona, USA

Gstaad, Switzerland

Brussels, Belgium

Quality Manager – Radisson Blu Beach Resort

Director of Operations & Recruitment Manager – Minos Imperial Luxury Beach

Resort

Rooms Division Manager – The Westin Kierland Starwood Resort & Spa

Banquet Captain Freelance – Different banqueting companies

Meetings Coordinator – Hilton Brussels City Hotel

Since 2016 2009 - 2016

2008 - 20092007 - 20082006 - 2007

Elli GeniatakisNationality: Greek


2007


New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

Licensed Realestate Sales Person – Corcoran Management Company

Director of Business & Leisure Travel – Park Lane New York Hotel

International Group Sales Manager – Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Sales Assistant – Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Housekeeping Manager/Six Sigma Manager – Sheraton Times Square Hotel

Vita Futura Management Trainee – Sheraton Times Square Hotel

Since 20172015 - 20172011 - 20152010 - 20112008 - 20102007 - 2008

Natalia KaminskayaNationality: Russian

MBAHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2007

2007


Managing Director – MYTH Co., Ltd

Director of Sales & Marketing – InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort

Sales & Marketing Manager – Four Seasons Resorts

Corporate Sales Manager – Sheraton Resort Pattaya

Overseas Management Trainee – Hong Kong Jockey Club

Management Trainee – Food & Beverage Sales – InterContinental Hotels Group

Management Trainee – Sales & Marketing – InterContinental Hotels Group

Management Trainee – Front Office Operation – Chiva-Som

Since 2013 2010 - 20122008 - 20102007 - 20082006 - 20062004 - 20052003 - 2004 2003 - 2003

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Pattaya, Thailand

Hong Kong

Singapore

Bangkok, Thailand

Hua Hin, Thailand

Passavaree Khim SoonthornsimaNationality: Thai


2007


New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

Founder and President – World Luxury Hospitality, LLC

Director of Guest Relations – The Peninsula New York

Senior Entertainment & Diplomatic Affairs Manager – The Waldorf Astoria

and Towers

Guest Relations Manager – The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Front Office Executive – The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Since 2016 2014 - 20162012 - 2014

2009 - 20122008 - 2009

Alexandra HelouNationality: French

Bachelor DegreeHospitality & Marketing ManagementGraduated in 2008

2008


Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Melbourne, Australia

Singapore

Deputy Director General – APSARA National Authority

Head, Tourism Management Plan – APSARA National Authority

Deputy Director of Department – Ministry of Tourism

Official – Ministry of Tourism

Trainee – Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Trainee – Raffles Hotel

Since 2015 Since 20132010 - 2013 2009 - 20102007 - 20072006 - 2006

Sangvar SokNationality: Cambodian

Bachelor DegreeHospitality & TourismGraduated in 2008

2008


Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam

Manama, Bahrain

Kuwait city, Kuwait

Kuwait city, Kuwait

Paris, France

Executive Assistant Manager – InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

Director of Food & Beverage – InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage – InterContinental Hanoi Landmark 72

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager – InterContinental Regency Bahrain

Restaurants and Brand Manager – Crowne Plaza Kuwait

Banquet Manager – Crowne Plaza Kuwait

Maitre’D Conference & Events – InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel

Since 2015 2013 - 20152013 - 2013 2010 - 20132009 - 20102009 - 20092008 - 2009

Daniel SolombrinoNationality: Swiss

Bachelor of Business AdministrationHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2008

2008


Founder – ZAZAII

Co–CEO – L’Espace Lagos (fashion)

Creative Director – Obsidian Fashion

Co–CEO – Le Petit Marche Nigeria

Since 20152011 - 20152009 - 20112008 - 2009

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Isoken OgiemwonyiNationality: Nigerian

Postgraduate DiplomaHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2009

2009


Washington DC, USA

Washington DC, USA

Paris, France

Paris, France

Senior Manager, Global Strategy for Digital Service – Marriott International

Global SEO Manager – Marriott International Headquarters

E-Commerce Manager France – Marriott International

Sales Executive – Courtyard by Marriott Paris Saint Denis

Since 20162014 - 20162010 - 20142009 - 2010

Frederic SchaubNationality: Swiss

Bachelor DegreeHospitality, Financeand Revenue ManagementGraduated in 2009

2009


General Manager – Diethelm Travel Group

Sales Director – Russia/CIS, Eastern Europe & Middle East – Diethelm Travel Group

Market Manager – Russia/CIS & Eastern Europe – Diethelm Travel Group

Marketing Manager – E-Commerce & Corporate Office – Centara Hotels & Resorts

International Marketing Executive – Centara Hotels & Resorts

Food & Beverage Trainee – Grand Regina Alpin Well & Fit Hotel

Since 20162015 - 20162012 - 20152011 - 20122010 - 20112006 - 2007

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Grindelwald, Switzerland

Victor MogilevNationality: Russian

Bachelor DegreeHospitality Management & MarketingGraduated in 2009

2009


CEO & Founder – Hocaboo GmbH (interactive recruiting app)

Founder & Managing Partner – LHC International (recruitment consulting firm)

Food & Beverage Operations Manager Task Force – Head Chedi Andermatt

Consultant – Michael Page International

Food & Beverage Management Trainee – The Setai South Beach

Since 2015Since 2013 2013 - 20142011 - 20132010 - 2011

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Andermatt, Switzerland

Berlin/Frankfurt, Germany

Miami, Florida

Garry LevinNationality: German

Bachelor DegreeHospitality Management,Finance & Revenue ManagementGraduated in 2009

2009


4. 2010s



Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

Zhongshan, China

Zhongshan, China

Human Resources Manager – The St. Regis Shenzhen

Recruitment Manager/Personnel Manager – The St. Regis Shenzhen

Associate Relations Manager – The St. Regis Shenzhen

Human Resources Administrative Assistant – The St. Regis Shenzhen

Executive Assistant to General Manager – Sheraton Zhongshan Hotel

Executive Assistant to Executive Chef – Sheraton Zhongshan Hotel

Since 20142013 - 20142012 - 2013 2011 - 20122010 - 20112010 - 2010

Hinky XuNationality: Chinese

MBAHotel ManagementGraduated in 2010

2010


Since 20172015 - 20172013 - 20152011 - 2013

Vice President Pan European Transactions – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group

Vice President Investment Sales – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group

Associate Investment Sales – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group

Analyst Investment Sales – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group

London, UK

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

2010Romain SemmelNationality: French

Bachelor DegreeHospitality Management,Finance & Revenue ManagementGraduated in 2010


Hong Kong

China & USA

Mumbai, India

Investment & Marketing Director – Platinum Estates Ltd

Marketing Executive (Gaming) – MGM Resorts International Marketing Ltd

Marketing Coordinator – Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

Since 20162012 - 20162011 - 2012

Sankalp DayaniNationality: Indian

Postgraduate DiplomaHospitality AdministrationGraduated in 2011

2011


Lauris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Toronto, Canada

General Manager – Domaine de Fontenille

General Manager – Château de Neuville-Bosc / Châteauform’

General Manager – Château de Rochefort-En-Yvelines / Châteauform’

Residential Assistant Manager – Four Seasons Toronto & Private Residences

Since 2016 2015 - 2016 2014 - 20152013 - 2014

Laure HubschNationality: French

Bachelor DegreeHospitality & Events ManagementGraduated in 2012

2012


Singapore

Lausanne, Switzerland

Limassol, Cyprus

Yichang, China

Brussels, Belgium

Cluster Director of Revenue – Sofitel Sentosa & Sofitel So

Area Revenue Manager – Accor Hotels

Revenue & E-Commerce Manager – Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort

Guest Relations Manager – Crowne Plaza/IHG

Operations Supervisor – Marriott International

Since 20172015 - 20172014 - 20152013 - 20142012 - 2013

Diogo Vaz FerreiraNationality: Portuguese

Postgraduate DiplomaHospitality AdministrationGraduated in 2012

2012


Colima, Mexico

Santo Domingo, DR

Geneva, Switzerland

Hong Kong

General Manager – Hacienda de San Antonio

Director of Operations – Golden Olive International

Congress Coordinator – MCI Group

Corporate Management Training – Mandarin Oriental Group

Since 20152014 - 2015 2013 - 20142012 - 2013

Ernesto OvalleNationality: Spanish


2012


Since 2015 2014 - 2015 2013 - 20142012 - 2013

Subdirector – The Pyramid / Oasis Hotels & Resorts

Assistant General Manager – The Pyramid / Oasis Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager – Azul Sensatori / Karisma Hotels

Food & Beverage Manager – CondesaDF / Grupo Habita

Cãncun, Mexico

Cãncun, Mexico

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

Romain ArnaudNationality: French

Bachelor DegreeHospitality & Events ManagementGraduated in 2012

2012


Nora SzeleczkyNationality: Hungarian


2013

New York & Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Budapest, Hungary

London, UK

London, UK

Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

Since 2016Since 2016Since 20152015 - 20152015 - 2015 2014 - 2014 2014 - 2014

Founder – Portrait of Luxury (branding consultancy)

Partner – Code Showroom Vancouver

Founder – Talents of Arts Ltd

Trend Coordinator – STR Global Ltd

Global Partner Office Relations – Quintessentially Lifestyle London

Digital Marketing Executive – Creation Production

Research Analyst – C8 Create Infiniti


Executive Vice President of Operations – Accorhotels Latin America

Vice President of Operations – Accorhotels Gulf and Levant Middle East

Country General Manager – Accor Tunisia

Delegate General Manager – Accor Hotels in Malta

General Manager – Sofitel Thalassa & Sofitel Dietetique

General Manager – Novotel Ambassador Toksan

Resident Manager – Hotel Sofitel Central Hua-Hin 5*

Food & Beverage Director – Hotel Sofitel Mammy-Yoko 5*

Food & Beverage Coordinator – Hotel Sofitel Maeva Beach 5*

Executive Assistant General Manager – Hotel Ibis

São Paulo, Brazil

Dubai, UAE

Tunis, Tunisia


Quiberon, France

Seoul, South Korea

Hua Hin, Thailand

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Tahiti, French Polynesia

Paris, France

Since 20162008 - 20162004 - 20082001 - 20041998 - 20011996 - 19981992 - 19961990 - 19921987 - 19901986 - 1987

Olivier HickNationality: French

MBAHospitality ManagementGraduated in 2015

2015


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