Lenka Forrest

Lenka Forrest is a highly motivated individual with over 20 years of experience in leadership and analytical skills across various sectors ranging from hospitality to tech and university education.

With a background that includes positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Apple, CIT/MTU, and University College Cork, Lenka has proven herself as a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of presenting to senior leadership teams and driving employee engagement and satisfaction.

Her expertise lies in managing globally dispersed teams skilled in sales processes, customer service, technical support, and administration, particularly in customer contact center environments of multinational corporations.

Lenka's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education, a Master's in Social Science from Masaryk University Faculty of Education, and a certification in Cambridge English Proficiency from University College Cork.

Professional roles held by Lenka include Head of Student Recruitment at University College Cork, Admissions and Examinations Officer at Cork Institute of Technology, Director of Food & Fun at The Old Blarney Post Office Cafe, EMEIA AppleCare Area Manager at Apple, Director of Global Rate Support Team, Associate Director of Revenue Management Services, and Senior Manager of Sales Administration EAME at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.