Markus Venzin has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at EHL Group

We are pleased and excited to announce that the EHL Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Markus Venzin as the new Chief Executive Officer for EHL Group. He will take over the helm from Prof. Michel Rochat after his departure.

Markus Venzin is an expert on growth strategies with a focus on innovation and corporate entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Switzerland where he obtained his PhD in Strategy and Organization at the Universität St.Gallen (HSG), he is currently Professor of Global Strategy and Dean of Innovation at Università Bocconi in Milan.

Markus Venzin combined a solid academic experience and business acumen, but he also demonstrated the personal leadership strengths to carry out the future vision of our Group. His strong reputation for collaborative, people-focused management, entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision will surely be an asset for our future.

We are thrilled to welcome Markus Venzin to the #EHLFamily

Markus Venzin
General Management Europe Switzerland Lausanne

EHL Hospitality Business School (Lausanne) is an ambassador for traditional Swiss hospitality and has been a pioneer in hospitality education since 1893 with over 25,000 alumni worldwide and over 120 nationalities. EHL is the world's first hospitality management school that provides university-level programs at its campuses in Lausanne and Chur-Passugg, as well as online learning solutions.