Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series
Speaker: Malaika Myers, Chief Human Resources Officer – Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Malaika Myers has had a 25+ year career in Human Resources, working in the chemical, consumer products, and hospitality industries for public and private companies. She currently has the honor […]
Speaker: Michael Gross ’97, CEO – Knotel
Since April 2021, Michael Gross has been the CEO of Knotel, a leading amenitized, flexible office provider in North America and Europe. Prior to that, Michael joined WeWork in March […]
Speaker: Ama Romaine, Executive Vice President & General Counsel – Progress Residential
Ama Romaine is the Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Progress Residential, the single-family rental company owned by private equity firm Pretium Partners. Before joining Progress, Ms. Romaine served […]
Speaker: Keith Barr ’92, Advisor – IHG Hotels & Resorts
Keith served as Chief Executive Officer of IHG® before stepping down in June of 2023. He was responsible for implementing IHG’s strategy for high-quality growth and generating industry leading value […]
Speaker: Will Guidara ’01, Co-Founder – Make it Nice
Will Guidara is the former co-owner of Make It Nice, a hospitality group that included Eleven Madison Park, the NoMad restaurants, Davies and Brook at the Claridges Hotel, and Made […]
Speaker: Christina Tosi, Founder & CEO – Milk Bar
Christina Tosi is the rule-breaking, award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar. She was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the World in 2022, whose inventive and […]
Speaker: Frank J. Del Rio, President/CEO Norwegian Cruise Line
Mr. Del Rio is President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise operator which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent […]
Speaker: Ming Tsai MPS ’89, Founder, President, and Chef, MingsBings and Blue Dragon
Chef Ming Tsai is a James Beard & Emmy Award-Winning chef, philanthropist, TV personality, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of award-winning restaurants, author of five cookbooks, and current host/executive […]
Speaker: Tim Hentschel ‘01, Co-Founder & CEO HotelPlanner & Meetings.com
Tim Hentschel is the Co-Founder and CEO of HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology company that combines proprietary artificial intelligence capabilities and a 24/7 global gig-based reservations and customer service network. […]
Speaker: Ben Cadwell ‘04, Chief Operating Officer Accor
Ben Cadwell is Chief Operating Officer for North & Central America at Accor, whose portfolio comprises internationally acclaimed luxury brands, such as Fairmont, Raffles, Sofitel Legend, and SO Sofitel, as […]