Edith Gerhardt began working in hospitality in 1997. She’s managed the front desk, housekeeping, front of house, and has been an integral part of four hotel openings. She is trained in all aspects of the hotel business including rooms, food & beverage, kitchen, accounting, banquets, sales & marketing, as well... Read more
Edith Gerhardt began working in hospitality in 1997. She’s managed the front desk, housekeeping, front of house, and has been an integral part of four hotel openings. She is trained in all aspects of the hotel business including rooms, food & beverage, kitchen, accounting, banquets, sales & marketing, as well as management.
Gerhardt graduated from Hotel School in Bad Wörishofen with the best examination results of the year. She is extremely passionate about leadership development and customer service and continues to supplement her professional experience with seminars at institutions such as: Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), Wharton Business-School (Philadelphia, PA), Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), and Executive Learning in Switzerland.
Gerhardt served as the Director of Rooms for The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong from 2005 to 2007. She successfully opened the hotel and established it in the market. In 2006, the property was recognized by Conde Nast on their “Hot List,” and by Travel & Leisure as No. 2 in Asia “World Best Hotels.”
In the fall of 2007, Gerhardt became the Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin. During her tenure, the property was recognised by Euro Magazine as “Best Business Hotel in Germany.” In 2008, Conde Nast included the hotel on their Gold List as No. 3 “Top Hotels in Europes.” The hotel also received TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards No. 1 “Best Luxury Hotel in Europe.”
In May 2018 Gerhardt became the Senior Director Openings at the Marriott International in Frankfurt, Germany.
You can book Edith Gerhardt through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Edith's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Edith Gerhardt's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Edith tailored to your event.
Edith Gerhardt speaks on Customer Experience, Motivation, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Edith to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Edith Gerhardt for events worldwide, subject to Edith's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Edith Gerhardt is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Edith can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Edith Gerhardt on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Edith can offer.
Edith Gerhardt delivers keynotes in German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Edith Gerhardt's areas of expertise include Customer Experience, Motivation, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Edith's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Edith Gerhardt can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Customer Experience, Motivation, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Edith's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Edith Gerhardt is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Edith Gerhardt, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Edith's current availability for your dates.