Achim, a key figure in EHL Group's leadership and a Full Professor, champions academic excellence and innovation, significantly contributing to the school's success since joining in 2013. With a rich background that merges his PhD from the University of Geneva and experience as a turnaround consultant, Dr. Schmitt brings unique insights to his role. His work spans across prestigious global business schools and has influenced top academic journals and media. Recognized for his research and strategic expertise, he serves on renowned boards, demonstrating his capacity to meld theory with practical business insights. Achim’s dedication not only elevates EHL Hospitality Business School but also embodies the belief in transformative education that combines knowledge with heartfelt learning.

Dr. Nicole Hinrichs, Associate Dean and Strategy and Entrepreneurship Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, also serves at EPFL, Lausanne, and Imperial College, London. With a robust academic tenure at Columbia, Wharton, ETH Zurich, and a Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, her experience spans strategy consulting and banking. Hinrichs' research, supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and HES-SO, explores how identities influence strategic decisions, leading to change and innovation, and has been recognized in top journals like the Journal of Management.

She offers courses across all levels, focusing on transformative change, strategic decision-making, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Lohyd Terrier joined the EHL in 2008 as Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior, before being promoted to Associate Professor in 2018. He received an MSc in Work and Organizational Psychology and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Provence. He has taught courses in Human Behavior and Performance, Influence and Leadership, Organizational Psychology, Research Methods, Social Psychology, and Interpersonal Relations.

Cédric Poretti, PhD CFA, is an Associate Professor of Accounting at EHL. He develops and teaches courses in financial accounting/managerial accounting/financial statement analysis, and also serves on the academic board. Earlier, Dr. Poretti worked in the financial industry (FX trading and private banking) as a portfolio manager and an economist. His research mainly focuses on audit, corporate governance, financial reporting, and valuation. Dr. Poretti has published various papers in scientific journals, and participates regularly in international conferences. Since 2017, he also serves on the board of AAIG, an association focusing on corporate governance research.

Dr. Sowon Kim, EHL professor and Women in Leadership (WIL) Initiative founder, boasts a global career spanning eight countries and over 20 years, blending academia (IESE, INSEAD, Univ. of Geneva) with diverse industry roles. Her expertise focuses on cultural navigation, teamwork, and leadership. In executive education, she emphasizes interpersonal and organizational skills, leading multicultural teams, and driving culture change. Dr. Kim, a PhD from the Univ. of Geneva, has published extensively on career and leadership diversity. She also holds roles with World of Kids SA, the Non-Violence Foundation Project, HoteliersGuild's LeadingHotelières, and TIEWN's Education Committee.

Dr. Stefano Borzillo is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at EHL. He obtained his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Geneva and was a Visiting Research Fellow at the Stern School of Business (New York University). His main fields of research are communities of practice, processes of knowledge creation, and best practice transfers in organizations.

Dr. Stefano Borzillo has also published in peer-reviewed journals such as the European Management Journal, Journal of Business Strategy, Management Learning, Knowledge Management Research & Practice, and the Journal of Knowledge Management. Stefano has multiple experiences in Executive Education, and in consulting for SMEs and large organizations.

Dr. Mori boasts global expertise in Real Estate Finance and Investment across Japan, the U.S., Singapore, the U.K., and Switzerland, and is a recognized academic leader in Real Estate. Before EHL, he held roles at Nomura Asset Management and as faculty at the International University of Japan, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Reading, where he also contributed as Associate Dean and Master's Program Director. He has taught various Real Estate and Finance courses to students and professionals, earning teaching excellence awards at NUS and a Fulbright Scholarship.

Dr. Cindy Heo is an Associate Professor of revenue management at the EHL. Prior to joining EHL, she taught revenue management courses at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has delivered custom executive education programs on revenue management in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Dr. Heo is a recipient of numerous research awards, including EHL Researcher of the Year Award, Best Paper Award from the APAC CHRIE conference and the ICOT Young Scientist Award. Her scholarly research and industry consulting focus on the core strategic elements of revenue management, pricing, and sharing economy. Prior to joining academia, she had extensive industry experience in the hospitality and tourism fields.