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December

2022

Your #AEHL eJournal

Looking back ...

Table of Contents

' LO O K I N G B AC K . . . '

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EDITOR S NOTE

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BACK TO THE ROOTS EVENT

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SINGAPORE CAMPUS UPDATES

10

PASSUGG CAMPUS UPDATES

14

SITTING WITH THE STAMM LAUSANNE VAUD

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SITTING WITH AN ALUMNUS

22

SITTING WITH A FACULTY

26

SITTING WITH EHL GROUP S CEO

30

EHL INCUBATOR UPDATES

32

EHL CONNECT

33

PRIVILEGE PROGRAM

34

SEASON S GREETINGS FROM THE TEAM

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HIGHLIGHTS

36

LOOKING BACK

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Editor's Note

‘ Tis the season !

The

season

thankful

for

to

be

our

blessings

with

our loved ones . To be , and to look back and

’

.

appreciate how far we ve come this year

Yes a

, it was a year filled with transformations . From

whole

new

Campus

to

new

ideas

and

concepts

such as our Montreux Jazz Café at EHL and a fresh

, made by students , for students .

vegan restaurant

It

was

also

alumni

a

could

year

where

regather

on

almost our

two

thousand

beloved

Lausanne

’

campus to share stories of what they ve been up to since

graduating

. From new business ventures to

marriages and family growth to

welcome

again

you

back

and

. It was such a delight

see

your

smiles

once

.

, we’re so proud to see all that you ' ve achieved and to be a part of your story. It ’s truly impressive to see the different paths each of you has taken . We would like to wish you a wonderful At

EHL

time

off

with

happiness

your

family

and

loved

ones

. May the upcoming year bring you even more success ,

, and health . ’

We really can t wait to see what your next steps will be

Off to

.

2023! SANTÉ !

Your Alumni

& HoneyBee Team

#EHLFamily

Editor ' s Note

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EHL Highlights Back to the Roots Alumni Event

WHAT AN EVENING! We could not be prouder of our Alumni Community and the EHL Spirit that you ' ve all showed on that Saturday, 19 th November.

We took so much pleasure in organizing such a unique event that we hope you had a memorable time on campus with your second family.

After all , the evening was a perfect representation of the diversity and uniqueness of our # EHLFamily : over 100 nationalities represented , people flying in from over 50 countries and a graduate frome every single class since 1958! What a way to celebrate our community in our new EHL Campus Lausanne .

From all of us in the team , we would like to sincerely thank you for your participation to your event, your energy and EHL Spirit is what made the evening a success !

We greet you farewell and hope to see you very soon .

Best regards from Chalet- à - Gobet, Your Organizing Team Committee Grégoire , Christophe , Fabienne , Morgane , Sébastien , Daniel , Stéphane & Guillaume

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Highlights : Back to the Roots

Discover and

reminisce

a

night

online gallery of the evening

to

remember by

.

Highlights : Back to the Roots

browsing

through

our

BROWSE THROUGH MORE PHOTOS OF THE EVENT

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Campus Updates From EHL Campus Singapore This September, we welcomed our 3 rd and largest intake of students since opening our campus !

Our

students

30

represent

nationalities

and

bring

perspectives .

Over

the

student the

assistants

program

to

and

fully

different brand - new

summer,

helpers

integrate

14

planned the

new

students into the campus and Singapore : to

Sentosa

Island ,

around

campus ,

team

trips

treasure

games ,

hunts

and

the

return of the Amazing Race .

The

faculty

and

academic

team

have

significantly grown and we look forward to

growing

enhancing

the

EHL

Family

the

educational

and

further

experience

for our students .

EHL Career Series This

semester,

proud

to

succession

the

EHL

present

the

of

exciting

Industry

“ EHL

Relations Career

engagement

Team

is

Series ”,

a

events

for

our

students to get up close and personal with industry professionals , discover new opportunities , and build their passions for their future careers .

As

part

of

this

discussions focusing

on

series ,

with key

we

alumni

conducted and

verticals

weekly

industry

that

panel

experts

students

were

interested in :

• Hotel Corporate Offices • Real Estate & Consultancy • Financial Services • Marketing , Branding & Advertising • Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (upcoming ) • Luxury Retail (upcoming )

,

Company visit September

6

2022.

EHL Singapore Updates

,

Company visit October

2022.

We also had weekly company visits available on a limited signup basis for our BOSC

3 students to get

first- hand insights into the various organisations and hear about internship and career opportunities .

We are grateful to our partners for welcoming our students , including :

• Marriott International • Hilton • InterContinental Hotel Group

The faculty and ac ademic team

• TBWA • Regent Hotel Singapore • Raffles Hotel Singapore • Kingsmen Creatives • JLL • Andaz Singapore

have signific antly grown and we look for ward to growing the EHL Family and fur ther enhancing the e duc ational experienc e for our students.

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EHL Singapore Updates

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20th October 2022 – An Evening of Connection & Opportunities On

20 th

October

2022,

we

welcomed

industry

partners

for

an

Employer

Appreciation Event and hosted an APAC Career Opportunities Presentation for our students

. , we presented EHL Group and various

As part of the Employer Appreciation Event collaboration opportunities

, followed by a tasting workshop conducted with the

guidance of chef Lepinoy Sebastien renowned Les Amis Group

Following the session

, a brilliant three -star Michelin chef from the

.

, companies could interact directly with students and share

industry insights and career opportunities

.

For the students looking for opportunities in APAC

, a separate presentation was

conducted to help develop strategies for a successful job and internship search generate realistic career options

,

, and explore resources for finding and evaluating

potential positions and career paths

.

It was the first time we ran the Employer Appreciation Event in this format for our close partners and it was an exciting session for all students and industry partners

.

Next page: various photos from the Employer Appreciation Event.

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EHL Singapore Updates

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Campus Updates From EHL Campus Passugg

Hospitality is overflowing with emotions . So finding and developing teams with high levels of emotional competence is key for growth and success . Learn about the development of a tool by EHL Passugg that assesses emotional competencies in hospitality.

Measuring Emotional Competencies in Hospitality

The

ultimate

satisfaction .

goal This

of

hospitality

starts

with

is

our

to

craft

teams

and

enables the experience to be shared with your guests .

Satisfaction

is

an

emotional

state .

Often ,

we

wait for our teams and guests to inform us of how they are dissatisfied . Then , we

( hopefully)

act and use this to chart a new path . The EHL Group, on the other hand , prefers to strive for excellence from the beginning .

This

destination

of

satisfaction

changes ,

evolves , and challenges our abilities . Even if the precise CAN

destination

identify

is

not

always

where

we

start

certain , from ,

we

which

informs the best approach and the first steps to move forward .

Individuals emotional

with

higher

competence .

levels So

of

how

talent

can

you

and

achievement

begin

to

exhibit

understand

and

higher

levels

evaluate

the

of

soft

level

of

skills

and

emotional

competencies in your teams and future talent ?

The good news is that it can be done , scientifically

(and accurately). And such a measure has never

existed for hospitality specifically, until now.

EHL SSTH , with the guidance of our colleagues at the University of Geneva , is currently developing the EHL Emotional Intelligence Assessment for Hospitality. This assessment will provide clear information on

how

our

future

talent

and

existing

teams

perform

in

terms

of

understanding ,

recognizing ,

regulating , and managing emotions .

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EHL Passugg Updates

The tool will be hosted on a digital platform .

This assessment will provide clear

There ,

information on how our future

the

genuine ,

highly

situations ,

talent and existing teams perform

participant

will

be

exposed

emotionally

developed with

the

to

charged

collaboration

of hospitality industry professionals .

in terms of understanding , re c ognizing , regulating , and

Through a series of different measures , with managing emotions.

right

and

reports

wrong

answers ,

on

performance ,

we

can

display identify

weaknesses , and emphasize strengths .

The goal is to enhance the Learning

& Development and Talent Acquisition functions of our industry.

Supporting our team ’s learning path and development allows them to reach their full potential . And placing the right people in the right positions helps ensure proper fit and function . Both are critical factors in associate retention , one of our biggest challenges .

Enhancing the levels of emotional competence in our teams will turn a profit- chain trickledown effect, into a flowing river, emptying into a pool of satisfaction .

Our alumni

can

be

proud

knowing

that

the

EHL Group

always

strives

to

innovate

and

improve

its

impact on the world of business and hospitality. Much more is yet to come , so if you want to learn more or simply keep up with the progress , please let us know. We welcome and value your engagement.

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receive

assessment.

updates

on

We

reach

will

the

progress out

to

of

you

the with

further details and possibilities to get involved .

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Interview With Jenna Racine & Guillaume Bertil, Stammlady And Stammvater

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Kindly introduce yourself.

JR : My passions are about people , culture , human learning , and building projects that have a positive

impact

and

that

bring

people

together. And

I

love

finding

ways

to

bring

out

the

extraordinary

in

situations that might be seen as ordinary at first glance .

Having grown up between Montreux and Lausanne , I ’ve been traveling the world with a huge sense of curiosity,

and

commitment

to

hospitality.

I

am

now

based

in

Lausanne ,

working

in

the

field

of

marketing , sales , and PR , in relation with health , hospitality, and culture .

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2008 and never left Lausanne . I ' ve been working for nearly 15 years in the digital

GB : I graduated in

Marketing industry in startups to multinational companies , in various industries : FMCG , Media , Tourism

& Leisure, Hospitality. Now, I ’m working in a startup incubator in Lausanne .

It ’s been a year since you joined the Stamm as Stammlady/Stammvater, how would you describe the past 12 months ? What has been a highlight ?

This

JR :

past year was

full

of

surprises ,

wonderful

and

this

was

just

the

greatest

way to

start

our

mandate . With our amazing committee , we ’ve been out in the field , reaching to our Alumni , bringing them together, and creating strong bonds .

We ’ve been organizing

15 events since February 2022, with a total cumulative participation of nearly

1'500 Alumni , including more than 800 people who participated at least once in our events , bringing together graduates from 1971 to 2022.

Our events serve as platforms for networking , yes , but more importantly they are incredible occasions to

seize

opportunities ,

to

develop

synergies

and

simply

be

at

the

“ rendez-vous ”

with

the

best

of

surprises that are waiting to be seized .

Each Alumni has a role to play in developing our community and we ’ve seen this year how powerful it can

be

when

one

gets

involved .

truly

They

find

great

job

opportunities ,

business

connections ,

intellectual developments , friendships , and of course , the most important, love .

GB : So far, I wasn' t expecting to gather more than 800 alumni in our events , with some coming to every

single one . So, if I had to choose one thing , it would be the mindset

/ enthusiasm and the energy. They

are the key to the success of these events .

What were your motivations to join the Stamm ?

GB : Since my graduation in

2008, I have frequently

been to Alumni events and got the chance to find a job,

hired

2

interns ,

found

several

business

opportunities for my own company and met people who

became

everyone

close

should

friends .

expect

For

(or

me ,

this

benefit)

is

what

from

this

Our events ser ve as platforms for networking , yes, but more impor tantly they are incre dible oc c asions to seize oppor tunities, to develop

outstanding community. synergies and simply be at the

My

main

motivation

is

to

create

these

types

of

“rendez-vous”.

opportunities for other alumni .

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What ’s the most rewarding aspect of being a Stammlady ?

JR :

As AEHL , we all strive for

The

trust

that

EHL and

our Alumni Community

place in us is a special gift that we hold with great

exc ellenc e in ever y ac tion we

care ,

take and we are driven by this

the

this

is very gratifying .

positive

I would

energy gathered

also

say that

by the Alumni

every

strong spirit of being able to

time we meet and build a project is a huge source c ount on each other, to be

of joy and motivation to keep up with our mandate .

unite d, proud of each other...

But

the

most

aspect,

rewarding

is

when

we

hear

they have found a new opportunity good for them through our platform .

As AEHL , we all strive for excellence in every action we take and we are driven by this strong spirit of being able to count on each other, to be united , proud of each other, and able to create opportunities among ourselves , both professionally and personally.

We are one big family, united and strong , open , creative , dynamic and generous .

Indeed , the reward comes from this unique EHL Spirit. We are fortunate to be part of this dynamic community, and our mission is to maintain it and constantly nourish it the best way we can .

Can you give us a sneak peek of what ’s coming up for the Stamm Lausanne in 2023?

JR : I know Alumni would say that 2022 was the year of the Afterworks ! This is so true .

And

in

2023,

we

will

keep

our

monthly Afterworks

in

the

extraordinary

venues

that

celebrate

the

creative , audacious , and entrepreneurial spirits of our Alumni .

That said , impact,

2023 will

developing

also be the year of additional projects in relation to deepening partnerships of master

classes ,

academic ,

business

activities ,

and

of

course ,

keeping

up

with

strength and mindfulness the challenges that we have to face in the world of today.

GB : I ’d like to thank our team for the great work they did in 2022 and the wonderful ideas they already

came up with for 2023. New type of events in terms of size , location , concept, etc .

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ACTIVITIES

ARE

TAKING

PLACE

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN THE BEAUTIFUL REGION SPIRIT.

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OUR

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IS TO

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Sitting with an Alumnus

Interview with Camille Berthaud, CEO of Compass Group France Tell us about yourself.

CB :

I

am

an

alumnus ,

class

of

2007.

Originally,

I

come

from a family of hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs in Normandy. For the past Compass

Group

France ,

15 years , a

I ' ve been working for

contract

catering

company.

Also, I ' m of course passionate about F& B and this is a sector where I am

- and will be - evolving for the rest of

my professional life .

You were appointed as CEO of Compass Group, France . We ’re proud to see our alumnus at the top of such prestigious companies . What are 3 things that allowed you to achieve this growth ?

CB :

Thank

you.

Well ,

the

first

thing

is

authenticity.

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believe that to flourish in a company, you must first and foremost be yourself. It 's important to be able to evolve

in an environment that you enjoy so, to me , authenticity is one of the key factors to succeed in a career.

The second is curiosity. We ’re in an industry that fastly evolves especially regarding new trends and industry crises that, fortunately, encourage us to be curious about what ’s happening in other sectors , industries , and countries .

Lastly, it 's extremely important to properly surround yourself with the right people in an organization .

We can ’ t be good at everything and there ’s always room for improvement. This means we can never be

100% on all different subjects on our own . So, in the end , it all comes down to surrounding yourself with competent people and creating the most favorable conditions for your team .

How have the last 2 years changed the way It all c omes down to surrounding yourself with c ompetent pe ople and creating the most favorable c onditions for your team.

the group operates ? What about business divisions like Exalt ? Has the operating model changed ?

CB : Of course . The last

a

lot

due

Trends

to

the

such

as

3 years have changed us

acceleration sourcing

of

home

products

office . locally,

highlighting the terroir, and concentrating on much shorter supply networks are all being reinforced . This means we have to not only keep up but also evolve , altogether with this particular subject.

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Exalt, a Compass Group France brand, reinvents the company canteen.

To us , the most direct competition are the commercial catering industries , the bistros , the brasseries , and

the

deliveries .

This

means

that

we

have

to

adapt

our

own

organizational

models ,

operating

standards , culinary offers , and services . Because of that, we ’re keen to innovate by creating new offers and services . This will be done by significantly reinvesting in the build - up of offering , thus ensuring that whatever

it

is

we

offer,

corresponds

to

the

expectations

of

our

consumers ,

hence

reflecting

the

consumption trends in the commercial restaurant industry.

Adding on , we ’ve also further developed delivery offers by creating a new entity called

‘ Popote ’ -

which is our first ever cold delivery offer, aimed at smaller companies that don ’ t have restaurants in their corporate

buildings .

We ’re proud to say we ’ve also significantly invested in the digital spectrum , which helps ensure that our offers are accessible at all times . For that, we' re developing a lot of digital offers in

‘click + collect ’,

which further enhances the consumer ’s digital experience .

With Exalt, in particular, we have options where you can easily order appetizers , dishes , and desserts via an App, being directly served at your table as easily as a click of a button .

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Honestly,

I ’d

accelerate ,

say

that

the

covid

crisis

our reinforcement and

and

current

supply within

situation

France .

We

has did

encouraged so

us

to

by developing

review,

or even

our supplies

by

focusing on French agricultural channels . We also strengthened our culinary offers to be more adapted to new consumption habits and as well next- gen consumers .

Lastly, we aim to further strengthen both our innovation and digital offer by moving to a more hybrid and diversified model that caters to these new consumption habits .

Has EHL or its Alumni Network helped you advance in your career ?

CB : Oh certainly. In fact, I was recruited by Compass Group France by an alumni

* laughs*.

So in the

end , it was actually because of the EHL Network that I joined Compass Group France . What followed is that I then recruited a lot of young graduates as well , with whom I built my different teams over the years . So yes , you can safely say that EHL played a key role .

Also, I have EHL colleagues who are in different industries with whom I talk to on a regular basis , especially my two friends from HOSCO, Olivier Bracard , and Carl Julien , with whom we have set up fantastic partnerships .

And these are just one of many examples . There are quite a few EHL alumni with whom our company works , or with whom we ’ve developed partnerships .

If we take a more global approach , how do you see the future of contract catering in France in the next 5, 10 years ?

CB : Great question ! We ’re in a sector that is undergoing a major transformation and , to get out in front

of the pack , we ’ ll have to keep evolving in several aspects .

First, the work- life quality of employees has been a major topic , especially since Covid . We need to offer employees a real career plan and not just a job.

As you may know, the restaurant sector, in general , is a division with many job offerings . And those who come out on top are the ones that have the best employee brand and the ability to attract talent.

Secondly,

are

various

global

catering

sector, such as within sports

& leisure,

opportunities With c atering that me ets all new trends,

there in

the

employe es will fe el more fulfille d at

the corporate sector, healthcare , and

work simply be c ause they ’ll have a

even education .

restaurant– or a c afe –with exc ellent offers. This is much more exciting than eating a salad from home.

Also, today, another challenge that we have to overcome is inflation . But, just as with Covid , this can also be seen as an opportunity.

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For

example ,

self- managed

purchasing strategy

organizations

will

turn

to

specialized

professionals

who

have

both

a

and the resources to face these new challenges .

Thirdly, it 's a sector that will become more attractive for hospitality students and even the general population . I say this because I know that contract catering is a sector with many positive factors .

For example , companies such as Compass Group France , by making a million meals a day in France , have the ability to fundamentally change things . As an example , we can teach children to eat better by developing

their palates ,

their curiosity for different flavors ,

and

the

discovery of vegetables ,

thus

promoting healthier diets .

Plus , we meets

have the

all

new

productivity of companies .

potential to act upon the

trends ,

employees

will

feel

more

fulfilled

at

work

Because with catering that

simply

because

they ’ ll

have

a

restaurant– or a cafe – with excellent offers . This is much more exciting than eating a salad from home .

Lastly,

and

equally

important,

we

also

cater

to

hospitals

and

clinics .

And

there

too

we

have

the

possibility of enhancing the daily life of those who are in a fragile state , simply by helping with proper nutrition , thus helping them eat well .

So, to sum up, I ’m a firm believer that contract catering is a sector with a strong , positive impact. And this is only the beginning . Joining a contract catering company is a fantastic way to have a true impact on the planet, on health , and therefore , on the well - being of others .

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Sitting with a Faculty Interview with Alain Najar What are your feelings after closing this chapter of 31 years working at EHL? AN : Oh wow, it was such an amazing experience . If I could ,

I ’d do it all over again .

This

is

more .

a

school

I ’d

of

certainly

life ,

family,

study

knowledge ,

hospitality

and

again ,

so

it ’s

wonderful profession . I started teaching here in

much

such

1992

a

and

was lucky to see all the changes up close from the campus I knew to the campus of today. My old teachers became my colleagues

and

friends ,

and

now

even

new

faces

also

became friends .

Funny enough ,

at

the

start

I

thought

I ’d

spend

not

more

than three years here , yet here I am over thirty years later.

And it has all passed so fast, almost in the blink of an eye , without me ever even realizing it.

And the people I ’ve met here , oh … they ’re one - of- a - kind . I

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feel blessed that many of my students and colleagues have

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become my friends . This is a true gift that I take with me .

With so many memories at EHL , would you have a few memorable ones to share?

AN : Oh yes , the first that comes to my mind is my arrival . I was lucky that, back then , EHL was a small

school , very similar to when I used to come as a student myself. At the time , we were celebrating EHL’s

100 th anniversary and we went to Disneyland Paris to celebrate . It was a memorable experience, one that I will never forget.

I also have fond memories of my time with my faculty members such as Mr. Durusel , Mr. Lugeon , Mr. Salvisberg and many more . The welcome I received on February 1992 was awesome .

Also, I participated in many Fête Finale and theater activities in the school . At the time , both faculty members and students participated in Fête Finale . It was so great.

I remember as if it were yesterday when Karen Earl , This is a school of life, family, knowle dge, and so much more. I’d

still

a

Najar,

student would

Finale? c er tainly study hospitality again,

“

back

you

And

I

then ,

like said ,

to

said

to

me

participate

‘’sure,

why

in

not.

“ Monsieur the

Fête

Let ’s

be

crazy !’’.

it ’s such a wonderful profession.

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And I was on the stage , almost bare skin . I was This culture is what really

wearing a kind of pyjama and singing a silly song

“omelette

omelette

aux

oignon

et

aux

matters, and what we should fight

champignons ” in front of all the students . Karen is now one of my best friends and I even hired her to

to maintain, it should remain as the foundation of the EHL Family.

teach Finance here . Life is full of nice surprises .

I played many roles for Fete Finale after that, such as Cassanova , Julius Caesar. Those memories are extraordinary.

Another funny memory I have is the now famous

‘ mini bar incident ’. At the time, I was teaching about

room service and I was given a mini bar to use in class . Two days in , I entered my class and it was stinking , but I had no idea where the smell came from . I started sniffing around and opened the mini bar. Turns out, studentshad put fish inside it. I got so mad and started screaming * laughs* people could hear me up to Lausanne .

Oh , I have so many more memories …

For you , what was a constant at EHL throughout all these years ?

AN : Oh , for certain it ’s the EHL Spirit, which is to me one of the most spectacular things about this

school . To me , what makes this place special is the family we build . Events such as the annual Gala dinners are a wonderful way to get the family together, even after graduation .

Event was spectacular. I met

students who graduated in

The Back to the Roots

1995 who had started studying in 1992. They

were my first students .

This culture is what really matters here and what we should fight to maintain , it should remain as the foundation of the EHL Family.

Is there any message you would like to share with the alumni around the world ?

AN : First of all , thank you , thank you , THANK YOU !

I met the most amazing people , be it students ,

faculty members , management. Plus , so many of the students have become my friends .

So, thank you , dear alumni , for being who you are , for giving me so much , for making me grow. Because I ’ve also learned so much from you.. Thank you as well for sharing this wonderful experience with me , and for being patient with me * laughs*.

Thank you for all the good times we shared here in the school , for the parties and all those special memories . So really, I only want to

say thank you , because you ’ve really made my life special .

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Tell us about

AN :

I

hope

“ Najar Consulting Services ”.

to

continue

to

give

my

expertise

I’ll miss this family Spirit, the

whenever possible and I hope to do so with my school ke eping me young , the

. The idea is to help the

consulting

company

alumni

in

their

training

, etc .

Alumni

know

businesses

via

daily interac tions with so many

,

consultancy

interesting pe ople from around the world.

me

from my expertise

and

if

they

want

to

benefit

, feel free to reach out.

What will you miss the most from daily life here

AN : Oh

?

, everything . I ’ ll miss this family Spirit, the school keeping me young , the daily interactions with

so many interesting people from around the world lifestyle we shared

. Of course, I ’ ll miss the students and the amazing

.

I wish all the success to each and every EHL Alumni

, to all my colleagues . You are all the guardians of

, and we need you.

the EHL Spirit

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Sitting with Faculty

,

,

Are you an alumnus faculty member or student

? Do you have a special EHL '

story or experience you d like to share

?

with the network

We'd love to hear your story!

@

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Sitting with the CEO Interview with Markus Venzin EHL Group's CEO Could you introduce yourself and your motivations for joining EHL as a CEO.

MV: I ' m originally from Chur, in the Grisons , but grew

up in Weinfelden . I spent my undergraduate student years

at

obtained

the my

University Master

of

and

Constance

Doctoral

and

Degree

then

at

the

University of St. Gallen . Then romance took the reins .

Upon

meeting

my

move

to

where

Italy

Professor

and

future I

Sicilian

had

Dean

of

the

wife ,

I

honor

Innovation

decided

to

of

being

a

at

Bocconi

University. Our couple grew into a family of four and we now share our life with two lovely daughters . I ’m a lucky man ,

surrounded

by inspiring women who are

choosing to support me in my career change .

What attracted me to EHL , and what I admire in this wonderful

institution ,

is

its

capacity

to

adapt

and

embrace change to respond to the industry ’s needs .

Look

at

how

program

EHL went

and

seized

beyond the

offering

a

Bachelor

CONNECT WITH

opportunity

to

provide

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consulting services , to actively support startups , and even start our very own Innovation Hub.

And

then

there ’s

the

human

aspect.

EHL

shows

entrepreneurship

while

keeping

its

human - centric

approach at its heart, something I value deeply. The skills and the way in which EHL teaches , qualify it as a school of life , influencing our students both on the professional and the personal level . And of course , the cherry on the cake is that the Group is comprised of passionate people , students as well as faculty

and

the

staff.

Walking

around

our

campuses ,

brought

to

life

by

students

from

over

120

nationalities who speak a variety of languages and have so many stories to tell at such a young age , I felt that EHL was really something special .

What are your impressions of EHL so far ?

MV: At EHL , I saw that people live what we teach . It ’s hospitality at its best. On top of that, of course ,

it 's

the

students

that stand

out.

For example

our students

dress

professionally,

a visual

cue

that is

matched by how they interact. Our students are open to the world and have the capacity to maintain great conversations and to masterfully express themselves . It makes EHL unique in every way.

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Sitting with the CEO

EHL Campus Lausanne.

Also, the new campus in Lausanne is a real jewel of architecture

that

offers

environment to study. of

grounds

nearly and

850

12

an

exceptional

It now counts with

living

80,000 m 2

previously),

The new c ampus in L ausanne is

beds to accommodate students on site

a real jewel of archite c ture that

(expanded

F& B

outlets

25,000 m 2

from

including

a

new

high - end

offers an exc eptional living

brasserie , a vegan restaurant and even a Montreux Jazz Café

that

building called

has

made

its

home

in

the

environment to study.

historic

“ La Ferme ” that many of you know

well …

What opportunities do you see for EHL’s future in the next 3-5 years ?

MV: For the next

5 years ,

a focal point will be how our hospitality competencies can and should be

developed and what types of skills will gain importance

-

such as storytelling , cultural agility, being

able to execute a flawless service to all types of clients , etc . We ’re also committed to providing an experiential

education , both face - to - face and via digital platforms . While we adapt to the changes in

education , we ’re also looking at how to support the changes within the hospitality industry, to provide a space for research , innovation , connections and knowledge sharing .

We ’ ll always be hospitality- focused , but we also want to train individuals who aspire to careers in other industries . After all ,

half

of

our graduates

end

up

working

in

jobs

outside

of

the

hotel

sector. Our

business focus is an open door for students , especially those who are unsure of what career to pursue , but it also allows us to captivate a broader audience who might then find their way into the hospitality industry. In the end , it should be about what you can learn here and how this is immensely valuable when applied to different professions and industries .

Sitting with the CEO

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How do you see EHL supporting its 25,000+ alumni around the globe?

It ’s impor tant to bear in mind

MV:

To

that work habits as we know

than

1800 alumni signed up to attend the ' Back to the

have change d. To ke ep staff happy, we must learn to adapt.

Roots'

start :

it

was

gathering

in

incredible

November

to

in

learn

that

Lausanne .

no

less

What

a

crowd ! We definitely want to continue to support the development

of

alumni

an

such

chapters

and

incredibly

events

that

tight- knit

and

make

our

valuable

community.

I see EHL Group as an ecosystem where each activity can support and learn from the others . From working alongside our Alumni to define the future of hospitality and

support the

innovation of the

industry, to developing talent and courses for continued professional development, to providing the framework for a mutually beneficial network of passionate people . EHL is at the service of its students , alumni and industry partners and can facilitate exchanges amongst them .

This virtuous circle is the case for example with fundraising .

On the one hand , financial contributions

via the EHL Foundation for Scholarships and Honorary Loans from generous alumni donors help us make EHL more accessible to students who would normally not have the financial means to attend our programs . On the other hand , to drive innovation within hospitality,

we have the ambition to create a

fund where alumni , together with EHL , can jointly invest in promising startups . This will probably be more commercial in nature and alumni can expect an economic return .

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Sitting with the CEO

To you , how could EHL impact the hospitality industry ?

MV: Currently, staffing is a big industry issue , so our

most

obvious

goal

and

contribution

is

identify,

to

train , and inject a quality workforce into the hotel industry.

At

the

same

time ,

we

times .

It ’s

important

habits

as

we

happy,

we

know

must

need

to

have

learn

to

implementing

flexible

upskilling

reskilling

and

to

bear

keep

in

changed . adapt,

work

up

mind To

for

with

work

keep

staff

example

schedules ,

options ,

and

the

that

by

offering

making

the

best use of technology to enhance and improve the experience . This brings with it a need to learn how to digitalize certain activities , something that EHL is incorporating into its teachings . For example , some of

our

lectures

now

make

use

of

virtual

reality

technology ( such as for housekeeping training ). This mindset has great potential to positively impact the industry.

What do you want to share with the alumni regarding EHL’s strategic changes ?

MV: Despite the turbulence caused by the pandemic , EHL has experienced growth in recent years and

shown resilience in an industry undergoing major transformation and in a world subject to multiple crisis . Hence , this pivotal period is accompanied by some deep reflection on our mission , vision and key objectives to make sure that what we offer at EHL answers the industry ’s needs and aspirations . A new

Executive

Leadership Team

has

been

recently appointed

and

is

designing

the

Group

strategy

2030, exploring new ways and leading its execution .

As I briefly mentioned before , the labor- shortage is a thorny issue that we are well aware of and for which

we

programs

have

a

ranging

play.

role

to

In

addition

from

apprenticeships

to

to

the

master 's

Bachelor 's

degree ,

degrees ,

well

as

EHL

as

Group

offers

professional

and

academic executive

education . We aim to enrich and enlarge this portfolio notably via the accelerated development of our Graduate School and short courses . We are convinced that this will foster lifelong learning and will support the industry to upskill and reskill its manpower, and thus retain talents .

And last but not least, I truly believe in the benefits of human - centric leadership style . Many societal signals and trends force us to rethink how we treat ourselves and what we expect from those around us . Our new strategy will be inspired by this human centricity and will emphasize something that EHL has been mastering for almost 130 years : human interactions .

Sitting with the CEO

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EHL Incubator Updates

In April

2022, our SBP students worked on a project that laid the foundation for the Hotel Food Waste

Benchmark

. Their research provided extensive data that allowed HotellerieSuisse and KITRO to plan

the benchmark and provide a roadmap to help reduce food wastage for the upcoming years

.

, a third of all globally produced

Each

year

food

is

,

lost

spoiled

,

or

. This

disposed

of

leads to an unnecessary impact on our land

, while also contributing to CO2

and

water

( not

emissions

consequences

to

mention

the

financial

).

But the good news is that proper usage and processing

of

food

lead

to

resources and cost reduction

With

that

in

mind

,

HotellerieSuisse

( HS)

to

salvage

waste

.

Under

summarize

the

team

-

co signed

term

avoidable

.

the

plan

actively

substantial

an

tools

this

action

unnecessary

food

" Food Waste" they

food

wastage

both private and commercial spheres

But to tackle

at

delicate

topic

within

.

, specialized

( that are usually expensive) or in - depth

training are required

. This initially high barrier leads the industry to shy away from this ever- growing ,

important cause that affects restaurant kitchens around the world

.

, HS & KITRO want to provide a way to reduce this barrier and make it easier for the industry

Together

- -

.

to adopt these measures in both an easy to understand and compliant manner

, a management consultant, stated that " you can’t improve what can’t be measured ’’ and

Peter Drucker

" what gets measured , gets managed ’’. Simply put, by knowing what (and how much) food you ’re wasting

, you can effectively put into place preventive measures that help reduce unnecessary losses .

’

That s why the need for alternative methods is key to success

Enters to

.

, ‘ Hotel Food Waste Benchmark ’ ( HFWBM , or also abbreviated as ‘ Bench’). A tool that allows you

compare

your

food

waste

constantly improve your results diverse hotels in Switzerland

performance

to

diverse

hotels

so

you

can

learn

from

others

and

. Its USP is that it can effectively benchmark food waste against the

. This in turn drives long -term sustainability, cost reduction , and service

.

efficiency

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EHL Incubator Updates

The creators of Bench are KITRO and HS

, and the basis of the collaboration is a Hospitality Booster

. The Hospitality Booster is an initiative from HS and its partners that provides networking opportunities for hoteliers , partners from the hotel industry, start- ups , and interested third parties . project

fits of using Hotel Food Waste Benchmark:

Bene

- Free access ( no account needed ) - Easy online tool (entry on HS website ; communicate via email ).

- Focus on relevant peers within the hotel industry ( not the entire hospitality industry).

- Self- evaluation ( no consulting necessary)

KITRO is a Swiss startup, founded in 2017. It provides a highly- modern solution to measure and monitor food waste in commercial kitchens where an AI device collects and registers every disposal of food .

With it, every item is identified and quantified , helping commercial kitchens reduce waste and make informed inventory decisions .

The

EHL Incubator and

Hospitality Booster collaborate

to

enable

EHL startups

to

participate

in

its

‘ Booster Program’. This allows such startups to benefit from its ‘ Trusted Startup Label ’.

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, if you require any further

Additionally

information or want a direct quote from the

creator

HotellerieSuisse

,

Sustainability

.

of or

the the

feel

karthik muralidharan

EHL Incubator Updates

@

tool

Project

free

to

at

lead

of

email

.

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Season's Greetings

2022: The Year of Reunions

On

behalf of the

entire AEHL Team

, we would like to thank you for your passion , enthusiasm , and .

involvement in the Alumni Community As a global network opportunities

and

strengthen

bonds

among

, this past year we have managed to create

our dear members

’

around

the

Alumni Conference to the Back to the Roots events on EHL s Lausanne Campus invaluable ambassadors of the network

world

. From the Global

, you have proven to be

, and we salute your involvement in this community.

, we will cherish all the

As we bid farewell to this year

memories created and all the milestones we achieved for

our

dear

# EHLFamily. We look forward to 2023

continuing to promote the EHL Spirit around the world

– our most precious blueprint.

Wishing

you

and

your

- -

loved

ones

-

a

prosperous end of the year celebrations

With our warmest regards

Your Alumni Grégoire

,

Stéphane

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healthy

and

!

,

& Industry Relations Team

Fabienne

,

Morgane

,

Sébastien

,

Daniel

,

& Guillaume

Season' s Greetings

Highlights Career Fair

On October

2022

22 nd 2022, EHL successfully hosted the on - site 28 th edition of the Career Fair where we

welcomed over

1,200

participants alongside

500

recruiters from over

170 companies on campus that

day – a great demonstration of synergies between our students , alumni , and industry partners !

On

behalf of EHL , we would

like to extend our gratitude to all

participants for your presence and

engagement.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL AFTER - MOVIE

Your feedback is highly valuable for us to improve your future experience . If you took part in the event, kindly take five minutes to fill out our feedback survey.

Meanwhile , our team is already looking ahead . We ’re excited to say that the next Career Fair will take place on Saturday, March

18 th , 2023 . Mark your calendars and stay tuned !

HELP US IMPROVE THE CAREER FAIR .

We look forward to seeing you again in the spring .

TAKE THE Kind regards ,

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Highlights : Career Fair

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Looking Back The numbers...

10 HOMECOMINGS Organized with over

500 alumni on campus .

2 CAREER FAIRS 170+ companies and +1200 participants per edition .

1 GLOBAL ALUMNI CONFERENCE With 20+ panels , sessions and over 40 speakers .

BACK TO THE ROOTS Alumni Event with 1'800 participants on campus .

40+ MENTORING Relationships created .

170+ STAMM EVENTS Around the globe .

STAMM COMMITTEES Newly created in : Lausanne , Engadine , Luzern , New York , Shanghai , KSA , SF, LA , Mexico City, Luxembourg , France - Est, Ireland ...

220 VOLUNTEER Stammladies , Stammvaters , and committee members contributing to the network's development

6 EVENTS

around the world .

Combining the student and alumni communities .

6 EJOURNAL Editions .

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Bottin Congratulations to • Erin Chen (AEHL 2016) and Marcus Aw for their marriage • Enzo Mazza (AEHL 2016) and Gaelle Croonenberghs for their marriage • Ieva Luksiene (AEHL 2008) for the birth of her daughter • Alex Staartjes (AEHL 2006) Lynne Marie Staartjes (AEHL 2011) for the birth of their twin boys

Our deepest condolences to the friends and family of • Carole de Weck (AEHL 1995) • Alain Jean Raux (AEHL 1983) • Marc Rauer (AEHL 2022)

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