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Ed Baklor

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Advisor at XRC

Frederick, Maryland, United States

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About

Executive leader in guest experience and hospitality.

Experience

  1. OneImagingBoard/Strategic Advisorcurrent2023 — presentUnited States
  2. XRC VenturesAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
  3. Service Is Bak, LLCFounder and Leadercurrent2023 — presentOrlando, Florida, United States
  4. CeresaMentor2023 — 2026
  5. True SearchPartner Travel Leisure Hospitality2023 — 2024Frederick, MD
  6. JetBlueHead of Customer Care and Programs2021 — 2022
  7. JetBlueVice President Inflight Experience2019 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. Vantage Airport GroupChief Commercial Officer - LaGuardia2016 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. WestJetSenior Vice President - Guest Experience2015 — 2016Calgary, AB
  10. WestJetVice President Guest Services2012 — 2015Calgary, Alberta
  11. Rocky MountaineerExecutive Vice President2010 — 2012
  12. Sage Hospitality Resources/CoCo Key Water ResortsSenior Vice President2009 — 2010
  13. The Walt Disney CompanySenior Vice President2006 — 2009North America
  14. The Walt Disney CompanyVice President Alliances2005 — 2006
  15. The Walt Disney CompanyVice President Downtown Disney2002 — 2005
  16. The Walt Disney CompanyResort Hotel Operations1997 — 2002
  17. The Walt Disney CompanyGeneral Manager - Epcot1995 — 1997

Skills & more

Leadership65Management48Strategic Planning47Team Leadership31Strategy21Public Speaking2Problem Solving3Strategic Thinking2Negotiation6Resorts5Customer Satisfaction5Operations Management3
+12 moreMarketingCustomer ServiceFinanceHotel ManagementTeam BuildingTime ManagementContract NegotiationFood & BeverageSalesHospitality IndustryCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness Strategy

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Colleagues at XRC

Al Sambar
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Amanda Bell
VP of Public Relations at XRC
Andrew Ross
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC
Dan Bulteel
Marketing executive for companies such as WPP, adidas, TikTok/ByteDance, & Build A Rocket Boy at XRC
Daphne Carmeli
Founder, Entrepreneur, CEO, Angel Investor, Philanthropist, Advisor and Board Member at XRC
Diana Melencio
Founder & Managing Partner, XRC Ventures
James Eisenstein
Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo TorreSur at XRC
Jodi Goldstein
Innovation leader, board member, founder & investor, Co-Founder of Harvard Innovation Labs at XRC

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ed Baklor?
Executive leader in guest experience and hospitality.
Where does Ed Baklor work?
Ed Baklor is Advisor at XRC.
Where did Ed Baklor go to school?
Ed Baklor studied at American University - Kogod School of Business (BSBA, Finance); Cornell University (GMP, Hotel General Manager program); American University.

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