Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts interviewed by David Kong, DEI Advisors

In this episode, Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, shares his journey from dishwasher to CEO of one the largest hotel companies in the world. He reflects on the key inflection points, lessons learned and how he overcame disappointments and setbacks. Geoff also shares his experience leading Wyndham through the pandemic and how he found courage and grace in the face of unprecedented hardship. We discuss Wyndham's unwavering commitment to ESG and DEI and Geoff's advice on some of the barriers to women leadership. Finally, Geoff shares his thoughts on mentors and advocates, and the importance of taking risks.