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Ceridwyn King, Ph.D., Dimond Family Dean
Presentation Date: August 28th. Meet the newly appointed dean of Cornell's Hotel School, whose research reveals how employee engagement drives exceptional guest experiences.
Dana Beninati ’15, Founder
Presentation Date: September 4th. A James Beard award-winning chef and sommelier brings culinary passion to Food Network, teaching the next generation about hospitality careers.
Patrick Nichols ’08, President & Chief Executive Officer
Presentation Date: September 11th. From financial analyst to CEO: discover how this Cornell graduate is leading a $1.5 billion modernization of one of Las Vegas' most iconic resorts.
Meli James ’00, Co-Founder & General Partner
Presentation Date: September 18th. This Cornell entrepreneur is expanding economic opportunity in Hawaii through an accelerator program that helps local brands scale globally.
Shannon Knapp, President & CEO
Presentation Date: September 25th. Transforming a nearly century-old luxury hotel collection, this CEO has doubled member revenue while positioning independent hotels to compete globally.
Ben Davison ’05, Managing Director
Presentation Date: October 2nd. This real estate investor manages a prestigious portfolio of Four Seasons properties, iconic hotels, and luxury residences across the globe.
Warren de Haan ’97, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
Presentation Date: October 16th. With three decades in real estate finance, this Cornell graduate built firms that transformed the commercial real estate capital markets landscape.
Harman Narula ’09, Co-Founder
Presentation Date: October 23rd. This entrepreneur is revolutionizing hotel operations with AI technology serving 20,000+ hotels—a fast-funded venture recognized by Fast Company.
Daisuke Kitta ’02, Head of Japan & Senior Managing Director, Blackstone
Presentation Date: October 30th. Leading Blackstone's real estate investments in Japan, this executive has been analyzing hospitality opportunities across Asia since 2008.
Rohan Gopaldas ’02, Asset Manager & Partner
Presentation Date: October 30th. This hotel advisor brings experience from Starwood, Marriott, Taj Hotels, and Burger King to his work advising hotel companies across Asia.