Henry Davies is a veteran professional in the hotel industry, experienced in various aspects of strategic and operational hotel management both internationally and in the U.S. He provides the leadership expertise to ensure the effective and efficient operation of a hotel or group of hotels. In his present capacity as President of Davies Consulting Group, LLC, he advises investment funds on hotel acquisitions and provides strategic reviews of their existing portfolio’s operations.

A hospitality industry leader, educator and best-selling author, Ed Fuller is President of Irvine, California-based Laguna Strategic Advisors. Culminating with his service as Marriott International’s President & Managing Director of International Lodging for nearly 22 years, Mr. Fuller’s distinguished, performance-driven corporate career spanned four decades.

An accomplished global executive, Geoff Garside has over 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has an extensive and culturally diverse professional background specializing in resort development and management with strengths in resort operations, team development and leadership, as well as, sales and marketing. Having worked for Marriott International for 33 years, Geoff recently retired as the Executive Vice President Asia Pacific.

Rick Goldstein is the founder and President of Kensington Consulting Group, Inc. Since 1993, this organization has provided consulting support to a diverse mix of industry leading companies including IBM, Nextel, GE, Ciena, Diageo, Pulte, Marriott and T Rowe Price, as well as, associations and non-profits including U.S. Travel, Orlando CVB, American Gas Association, American Society of Anesthesiology,and Home Appliance Manufacturers.

Jeff Holmes is a recognized leader in the planning, implementation and operation of business. He has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of strategy, business operations, sales/sales management, business development, acquisition management as well as supply chain/logistics planning and operations across multiple industries and geographies.

Ed Hubennette is an international business leader with recognized skills in developing, motivating and coaching leaders for the future. As an executive coach and consultant, Ed draws upon his prior professional experience in management, customer service, business strategy, operations, product management marketing and development. Today, he coaches and leads workshops for some of the largest corporations, nonprofits and governmental organizations worldwide.

Pam is a recognized global leadership development and organizational effectiveness executive with extensive experience within Fortune 500, non-profit, healthcare and academic environments. Having served in several Vice President roles at Marriott International and the American Red Cross, she brings experience in defining and driving human resources strategies from conceptualization to implementation linking while leveraging her 5 years in brand management.

PlayBook Consulting Group is a Hawaii-based management consulting firm that transforms organizations, improving performance and increasing the capacity for meaningful impact across Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. We are known for our specialized expertise in strategic planning, tactical implementation, executive coaching, and team development.

Anton Najjar is a Hospitality Industry executive with international experience in hotel operations and development. He provides independent advice to hotel owners and operators on how to best leverage their partnerships in existing hotel operations and for the development of new properties with special emphasis on the Middle East and Africa Region. His career in the hotel industry spans over 44 years with two global organizations, Intercontinental Hotels and Marriott International.

Jim has over 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, coaching and consulting. His executive coaching, recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF), focuses on building top performance results through assessment and self-awareness, encouragement, challenge and support to leaders, assisting them in developing the knowledge, beliefs and behaviors required to accomplish their full leadership capability.

Sue is the CEO and Founder of Ncline Leadership Strategies, a management consulting firm with expertise in developing the people that drive business success. With over 30 years of experience as an Executive, Coach, Trainer and Consultant, Sue has worked with 100s of clients and brings an impressive record of successfully working with executives, teams and organizations to drive business results.

Jim Pilarski is the Owner and Principal of Talent Link International LLC, a comprehensive HR and Leadership Development consultancy. A seasoned senior-level Human Resources executive and practitioner with more than 30 years of HR experience from the unit level to the senior corporate ranks, Jim has deep experience in the hospitality industry as an HR generalist with expertise both inside and outside North America.