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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 49 MIN

Simon Casson, Chief Executive Officer at Corinthia Hotels

from XpertHost Hospitality Leadership Series · host Bertran Moreno

“When the whole world was saying no, you can't, I had one person that said yes, you can.”In this episode of the XpertHost Hospitality Leadership Series, Bertran sits down with Simon Casson, Chief Executive Officer at Corinthia Hotels — one of the most respected figures in global hospitality and former President of Hotel Operations for Four Seasons EMEA.Simon opens up about the journey from his early days at Four Seasons to reaching the top of Corinthia, the sacrifices and lessons along the way, and how a commitment to servant leadership has shaped his career.This is a candid conversation on Simon's journey, mentorship, and how looking after your own health can be the most powerful professional strategy of all.🎯 We discuss:✅ Formative lessons from Four Seasons✅ Simon’s journey to the top at Corinthia✅ His servant leadership philosophy✅ The value of great mentors and advice for aspiring leaders✅ The role of wellbeing in leadership and "The Blood Type Cookbook" by Danijela Casson, Simon's wife, designed to help you find your best diet so you can feel at your best. Find out more about the book here🔗 Connect with Simon Casson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-casson-fih-44b5b814/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simon_casson🔗 Stay up to date with Corinthia Hotels expansion:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corinthiahotelsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/corinthiahotels/📩 Enjoyed the episode?Subscribe, leave a review, and visit ⁠⁠www.xperthost.xyz⁠⁠ for more leadership insights and career opportunities.—🎧 Hosted by Bertran Moreno, Founder of XpertHost, the executive search partner for forward-thinking hospitality brands.🌐 Discover more at ⁠⁠⁠www.xperthost.xyz⁠⁠📧 Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertran-moreno/📩 Want to be part of our next conversation? Get in touch.#SimonCasson #HospitalityLeadership #XpertHost #FourSeasons #CorinthiaHotels #ServantLeadership #Wellbeing #LeadershipPodcast #HospitalityIndustry

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