Susanne Welle

Susanne Welle is an experienced leader in hospitality management, restaurant operations, and educational governance. Since 2020, she has served as Director of the École hôtelière de Genève, overseeing academic development, continuing education, and innovation initiatives, with a strong focus on digital transformation, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and institutional excellence. Multilingual and seasoned in international environments, she brings a global strategic vision and collaborative leadership style.

Holding an international master’s degree in hospitality management from the University of Derby, she has accumulated over 20 years of experience in top Swiss hospitality schools, first as an educator and later in executive leadership. She has held key academic roles at Les Roches and other institutions, contributing to program development, quality assurance, and academic governance.

Of Norwegian origin, she is committed to ethics, inclusion, CSR, and organizational effectiveness. Her career also encompasses public and nonprofit responsibilities, reflecting a sustained dedication to education and community service.

Why is the International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the Workplace so important?

As a Norwegian and a leader, I support this International Day because equality and respect are never guaranteed. In the face of the resurgence of dominance-driven behaviors and harassment, we must safeguard the progress achieved, ensure women have their full place in leadership, and build organizations that are ever more inclusive.