Olaf P. Beck served as Director of Human Relations, Leadership Trainer, and Ambassador for Novum Hospitality in Hamburg for the past six years before his recent transition. He was co-responsible for the overall HR strategy and management of 150 hotels across 65 European locations, overseeing a workforce of 2,500 employees. Beck brings over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. After completing his hotel management training at the Savoy Hotel in Düsseldorf, his career took him to various senior positions with international and renowned hotel chains, including Marriott Hotels International. He served as General Manager at the SIDE Design Hotel in Hamburg and the Gräflicher Park Health & Balance Resort in Bad Driburg, which was named the best resort hotel in the DACH region under his leadership.