The Rethink Leadership Podcast
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The Rethink Leadership Podcast
S10E07: Building a skilled, work-ready talent pipeline for the dynamic workplace of today
How the Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM) is changing the game for students, young professionals, future talent, and the industry
Guest 1:
Chris Meylan,
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Meylan is the Chief Operating Officer of AIHM and a graduate of EHL with extensive international experience in the hospitality industry.
He has worked in five-star resorts and hotels in Switzerland, Thailand and Singapore and has spent the past 15 years in education as a hospitality educator, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and coaching faculty.
Chris has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Apple Professional Learning Specialist and is passionate about using technology to transform education and make learning more engaging.
Guest 2:
Samantha Marion,
Director of Global Partnerships
Samantha Marion is the Director of Global Partnerships at AIHM and a hospitality management graduate from Temple University in the United States of America.
Samantha has spent more than a decade building and encouraging confidence in aspiring leaders and teams. By leveraging over a decade of rounded experience in operations, sales, communications, and customer relationship management she is actively bridging the gap between generations, cultures and industries through engaging events and executive training experiences held at AIHM campuses across Thailand.
Charity: This episode in aid of Wat Bang Nam Chon School, a neighbouring school to AIHM in Bangkok, where they need support to enhance their kindergarten classroom, including air purifiers and other materials. Find out more and help their efforts here: https://www.facebook.com/Bangnumchon?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Connect with AIHM:
Introduction Video, Website, AIHM Higher Blog, AIHM Executive Education
Connect with Samanatha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-samantha-marion/
Connect with Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismeylan/