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César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Alumni Network
Alumni
A global community
40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion - September, 3rd 2022
Global Alumni Network
With 35 chapters and over 12'000 alumni members, our graduates have access to one of the largest hospitality alumni networks in the world.
78%
Work in the hospitality, tourism & culinary sectors
19%
Work in consultancy, education, finance, or start their own business
92%
Of alumni hold management positions or have created their own company five years after graduation
10%
Become entrepreneurs within 8 years after graduation
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Alumni Chapter Presidents
As an alumni-driven organization, we strongly believe that the success of our institutions lies in the collective efforts of our passionate graduates.
Our alumni network is an invaluable asset that brings together a diverse community of professionals from various fields and industries. Our Chapter Presidents play a vital role in fostering a strong sense of camaraderie, encouraging professional growth, and cultivating a spirit of giving back to the the community at large.
Dennis van Heck
Chief Commercial Officer
Company: Bally
Nationality: The Netherlands
Graduation Year: 2002
Anton Obukh
Associate Manager
Company: Colliers, MENA office, Hospitality & Tourism Advisory
Nationality: Russia
Graduation Year: 2012
Carlos Granda
Co-Founder
Company: Nanook (Spain, USA)
Nationality: Mexico/Spain
Graduation Year: 2006
Adnan-Daniel Al Dabbas
COO
Company: Jolie Ville Hotels SA
Nationality: Romania/Jordan
Graduation Year: 2007
Simon Tian Sen
CEO
Company: Menduner Talent Analytics and Technology
Nationality: China
Graduation Year: 2003
Belgin Aksoy
Founder
Company: Global Wellness Day
Nationality: Turkey
Graduation Year: 1995
Daniel Aylmer
CEO, Greater China at IHG
Company: IHF
Nationality: United Kingdom
Graduation Year: 1995
Eva Josteindottir
Chief Operating Officer
Company: Center Hotels
Nationality: Iceland
Graduation Year: 2001
Min Lin
Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Company: Bitget
Nationality: Hong Kong (China)
Graduation Year: 2008
Ole Petter Anfinsen
Chair of Board of Directors
Company: AJR Ventures
Nationality: Norway
Graduation Year: 2007
Ivan Cukon
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Company: Edmond de Rothschild – Boscalt Hospitality Fund
Nationality: Croatia, Italy, USA
Graduation Year: 2008
Chadi Zakhour
Managing Partner
Company: Urban landscapes
Nationality: Lebanon
Graduation Year: 2002
Pooja Dhingra
Founder & CEO
Company: Le15 Patisserie
Nationality: India
Graduation Year: 2007
Jordi Pelfort
Managing Director
Company: Blue Diamond Resorts
Nationality: Spain
Graduation Year: 1994
Simon Manstein
Director of Fund & Asset Management
Company: Magna Asset Management
Nationality: Germany
Graduation Year: 2019
Duncan O’Rourke
Chief Executive Officer, MEA & APAC - Premium, Midscale & Economy
Company: Accor Group
Nationality: Ireland
Graduation Year: 1988
Fair Suparerk Thongsuk
Owner
Company: Fair Resorts Koh Samui
Nationality: Thailand
Graduation Year: 2006
Caesar Waganagwa
Founder & Managing Director
Company: Tulia Homes Vipingo
Nationality: Kenya
Graduation Year: 1995
Michael End
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Company: Denizen
Nationality: Germany
Graduation Year: 2006
Andy Song
Country Director
Company: Inditex Korea
Nationality: South Korea
Graduation Year: 2006
Chris Hörmann
Foundert
Company: Champions & Friends
Nationality: Germany
Graduation Year: 2010
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