From this Friday, through to the 8th of May, 2009, the Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management will host a series of lectures presented by hospitality industry leaders. Open to the public, the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture series aims to promote excellence and dedication to success through the teachings of the hospitality industry’s most seasoned leaders and young rising stars. The distinguished speakers will share their views about successful management styles, possible career paths, critical industry-related issues, and qualities conducive to successful business leadership.
While the series is an integral part of the curriculum for CNI’s Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) students, members of the public are welcome to attend any of the lectures they are interested in. This is an unparalleled opportunity to learn and to see how hospitality leaders view the current and future status of the industry.

Guest lecturers in 2009 include:

?  Mr. Dennis Melka, Director, East Pacific Capital Pte Ltd 13th March 2009

?  Mr. Peter Gowers, Chief Executive, Asia Pacific, InterContinental Hotel Group, 20th March 2009

?  Mr. Devin Kimble, Managing Director, Menu Pte Ltd (Brewerkz, Café Iguana), 27th March 2009

?  Ms. Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar Asia Airways Pte Ltd, 17th April 2009

?  Mr. Michael Dwyer, Executive Chairman, Oxley Capital Group, 24th April 2009

?  Mr. Andrew Chan, Chief Executive Officer, TMS Asia Pacific, 8th May 2009

The lectures will be held at the CNI campus at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, from 10am until 11am
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