Josh Shaeffer

General Manager at Virgin Hotels

Josh Shaeffer is a successful sustainability and technology professional with over ten years of experience in building strategic partnerships and overseeing teams to further business goals. He has a passion for making a positive impact on the world and creating sustainable solutions.

Shaeffer has had a diverse career, working with both high-growth start-ups and Fortune 100 companies. He has expertise in strategic partnerships, business development, innovation, partnership management, digital strategy, revenue growth, market analysis, negotiation, sustainability, and public speaking. Shaeffer also has a category expertise in health and fitness, eCommerce, regenerative agriculture, circular economy, agroforestry, biomass, SaaS solutions, and mobile apps.

Shaeffer studied BS in Finance with a minor in Economics at Sonoma State University. He also holds an MBA in Marketing & Innovation from Emory University and ESADE Business School and a Sustainability Leadership & Innovation Certificate in ESG and Innovation from Presidio Graduate School.

Shaeffer is currently a Marketing/Business Development Advisor at Hexas Biomass and has previously held positions such as Director of Digital Strategy, Sustainability & Partnerships at Adidas, VP of Business Development at Runtastic, Managing Partner at Maoz Vegetarian, Corporate Account Executive at DHL, and Senior Project & Account Executive at AdBrite.

Experience

General Manager at Virgin Hotels (May 2022 - Present)

Director Of Operations at Virgin Hotels (May 2021 - May 2022), Director of Operations at Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa (January 2019 - Present), Director Of Guest Services at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows (June 2017 - January 2019)