EHL Board Member Profiles

Vice-President of the Board of Trustees of the EHL Foundation
Vice-President of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Brings over 35 years of leadership experience in the hotel and tourism industry, including roles at HotellerieSuisse and Switzerland Tourism.
• Currently General Manager of The Chedi Andermatt and Vice President of EHL Holding.
• Former General Manager of Hotel Storchen and The Living Circle group in Zurich for over two decades.
• Graduate of EHL and Cornell University, with deep expertise in hospitality strategy and operations.

Vice-President of the Board of Trustees of the EHL Foundation
Vice-President of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Senior advisor and board member with deep expertise in HR, executive development, and business transformation.
• Former Managing Director at Katara Hospitality Switzerland, overseeing luxury hotel group.
• Held senior roles at UBS and SABMiller, specializing in talent acquisition and organizational leadership development.
• Board member at EHL and of several other boards, with a strong focus on succession planning and governance.

Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Expert in education management and transformation, with over 20 years of leadership experience in Swiss educational institutions.
• Former CEO of KV Business School Zürich and current Managing Director of Stiftung Zürcher Kinder- und Jugendheime.
• Board member at EHL, with a focus on skill development, re/upskilling, and bottom-up learning strategies.
• Holds degrees in Law and General Management from the University of St. Gallen, and further qualifications in education and transformation leadership.

Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Board Director and Senior Advisor with deep expertise in education, investment, and entrepreneurship across the U.S., China, and Switzerland.
• Member of the Board at EHL and ITI, Senior Advisor at Stanford Accelerator for Learning and GSV Ventures, and Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford GSE.
• Founder of multiple education ventures and advisor to leading EdTech accelerators and funds including Berkeley SkyDeck and Blue Elephant Capital.
• Holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California, a Master’s in Educational Technology from Indiana University, and executive credentials from the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Member of the Board of Trustees of the EHL Foundation
Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Florian represents HES-SO within EHL’s Board, and brings a unique blend of academic leadership, technological expertise, and entrepreneurial vision.
• He is Full Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Business, Management and Services at HES-SO, overseeing strategic development in higher education.
• He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction.
• He is President of the Swiss Association of Management Schools AMS, a Board member of several professional associations, and a member of Swiss Federal Commission on Consumer Policy.

Member of the Board of Trustees of the EHL Foundation
Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Director of Hôtel Bon Rivage, with a decade of experience in sustainable hospitality leadership and team development.
• Vice President of HotellerieSuisse, shaping national strategy for innovation, training, and digitalization in the hotel sector.
• Board member at EHL and active in regional economic initiatives like Viva-Vaud and HOTELA.
• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from EHL and completed leadership training at IMD.

Member of the Board of Trustees of the EHL Foundation
Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in banking, finance, and risk management, including CEO roles at Neue Aargauer Bank and CFO positions at Clariden Leu and Bank Hofmann.
• Currently Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at EHL and board member across diverse sectors including healthcare, mobility, and finance.
• Holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Bern and completed executive education at the Swiss Finance Institute.
• Combines strategic governance expertise with a passion for innovation and cross-industry advisory work.

Member of the Board of Trustees of the EHL Foundation
Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Director of HotellerieSuisse and CEO of ADD-ON GmbH, with over 20 years in hospitality leadership.
• Former COO and Director at Eldora SA, overseeing strategic development and operations of 150+ restaurants.
• Experienced board member with mandates at Menu and More AG and Hotelis SA.
• Certified board director with expertise in strategic management, process optimization, and organizational development.

Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Frederic is an EHL alumnus and a dynamic hospitality executive with extensive global leadership experience.
• As Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Board of Wynn Macau, his expertise spans strategic planning, large-scale operations, and luxury service excellence.
• He has also held leadership roles in world-class resorts and casinos in Macau (China), Sydney & the Gold Coast (Australia), Las Vegas, and Florida (USA)
• His proven ability to lead in challenging markets positions him as an influential voice on hospitality trends, operational excellence, and brand differentiation at board level.

Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Global HR executive and advisor with over 25 years of experience in business transformation, talent management and leadership development.
• Former CHRO at Hilti and Vice President of HR at Hewlett-Packard across multiple divisions and regions,
• Joined the EHL board with board experience in university (HSG IFPM) and industry (HP Germany) environments
• Holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Tübingen and is passionate about driving growth in people and businesses through building high-performance cultures. Active mentor and coach.

Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• Thomas is an EHL alumnus with decades of global hospitality leadership experience.
• He is Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah Group,  with deep expertise in business performance, acquisitions, and transformational initiatives.
• Prior to joining Jumeirah, Thomas held senior roles at Raffles Hotels & Resorts, FRHI Hotels & Resorts and MINOR Hotels, where he was responsible for global operation, hotel openings and integrations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and China.
• His perspective on innovation, real estate development, and global market dynamics makes him a valuable contributor to EHL’s Board of Directors.

Member of the Board of Directors of E.H.L. Holding SA

• A seasoned strategist and advisor with 20+ years of expertise in digital transformation and technological innovation.
• Career highlights include serving as the Managing Director of a family office and a 12-year tenure at Google. While at Google, co-founded and built the Google Digital Academy.
• Currently serves as a Board Member at EHL and as an active advisor for tech companies and AI startups, shaping the future of business and technology.
• Committed to fostering empathetic, people-first leadership amidst rapid technological change.