Kurt Ritter

Kurt Ritter is the Chief Executive Officer of Leaders Lead, an executive coaching company.3 He started Leaders Lead with the mission of increasing leadership effectiveness across various circumstances and personalities.3 Prior to his current role, Ritter had an extensive career in the hospitality industry, serving as the president and chief executive of the Rezidor Hotel Group from 1989 to 2012.12

Career Highlights

Hospitality Industry:

• Served as president and CEO of Rezidor Hotel Group (formerly SAS Hotels) from 1989 to 201212
• Led Rezidor's portfolio growth to over 430 hotels with 95,000 rooms in 70 countries1
• Signed key agreements, including a master franchise with Carlson and a worldwide license with Missoni1

Current Role:

• Chief Executive Officer at Leaders Lead3
• Focuses on executive coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness3

Education

• Graduate of the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland12
• Received honorary doctorates from Johnson & Wales University and Oxford Brookes University2

Kurt Ritter's career spans over four decades in the hospitality and leadership development sectors, making him a seasoned executive with extensive experience in both industries.