Dean’s Advisory Board
Beyond our highly capable, top-notch administrators and professors, we have a steady hand guiding and growing the School of Hospitality Administration. Members of the Dean’s Advisory Board hail from all corners of the hospitality industry. Our talented and diverse members have hundreds of years of combined experience from around the globe.
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Alison Birdwell
President, Sports & Entertainment, Aramark
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Barry Bloom
President and COO, Xenia Hotels & Resorts
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Kristin Campbell
Former EVP, General Counsel & Chief ESG Officer, Hilton
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Ian R. Carter
Chairman of the Board;
Chairman, Watches of Switzerland Group PLC;
Chairman, Eataly -
Steve DiFillippo
President, Davio’s Restaurant Group
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Denise Dupré
Founder/Managing Partner, Champagne Hospitality
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Robert Earl
CEO & Founder, Planet Hollywood International
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Ann Fastiggi
Consultant, Global Consumer Practice, specializing in hospitality and leisure, Spencer Stuart
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Adolfo Fastlicht
Founding Principal & CEO, THE LOT
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Edwin D. Fuller
President, Laguna Strategic Advisors LLC. Former President & Managing Director, Marriott International
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John Murray
President & CEO, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
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George Poll
Co-founder, Poll Restaurants
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Wolfram Schaefer
Former President & CEO, Avendra
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Christopher Simms
Chief Executive Officer and Founder,
The Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar -
Julienne Smith
Chief Development Officer, Americas IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Robert Vail
Senior Head of Innovation, The Boston Beer Company
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Anthony Valletta
President and CEO, bartaco
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Dana Waud
Founder & CEO, Feet Up Hospitality