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Frits van Paasschen

Top Business Speaker, Change Management Expert, Former CEO of Coors Brewing Company & Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Top Business Speaker, Change Management Expert, Former CEO of Coors Brewing Company & Starwood Hotels & Resorts

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Frits van Paasschen Biography

Frits van Paasschen is a seasoned global executive and the author of "The Disruptors’ Feast," an Amazon best-seller. His thirty years of experience inside global companies affords him a unique perspective on the trends that are reshaping the global economy. Frits shares his deep understanding of the forces of disruption in order to help businesses thrive in times of accelerating change.

Frits spent more than a decade as a Fortune 500 CEO, first at The Coors Brewing Company and then at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. He also held several management positions at Nike, ultimately becoming Nike’s President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Nike, he worked in finance in Disney's Consumer Products Division. His career began at The Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company, where he primarily served retail and consumer clients.

Frits is a frequent keynote speaker and advisor with a focus on disruption and strategy. He is a Senior Advisor at the private equity firm TPG Capital. He also serves on the Board of Directors for two public companies, Williams-Sonoma and Royal DSM, as well as two private companies, Apollo Hotels and Convene. He is an investor and advisor for citizenM Hotels. He has also been a Non-Executive Director at Barclays, Jones Apparel, and Oakley. Frits has also served on numerous other boards: The European-American Industrial Council (as Chairman), The U.S.-India and U.S.-China business councils, The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Authority, and The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business at Conservation International.

Frits holds a BA in Economics and Biology from Amherst College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. At Harvard, he was a Teaching Fellow in Economics. Originally from the Netherlands, Frits holds dual U.S. and Dutch citizenship. A passionate traveler, he speaks five languages and has visited 115 countries.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/15/2024.

Frits van Paasschen Videos

  • GWS 2017: Wellness in the Age of Disruption | Fritz Drik van Paasschen
    Frits Dirk van Paasschen, Author & Investor, Disruptors’ Feast LLC, U.S. presenting at the 2017 Global Wellness Summit at The Breakers Palm Beach,...
  • The Power of Disruption with Frits van Paasschen
    There’s a massive sea change happening in our world, and it goes beyond the worlds of travel and hotels. Disruption is everywhere. We see it in our...
  • Frits Van Paasschen: Thriving In Business | Mad Money | CNBC
    Jim Cramer spoke with the former CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Coors Brewing on the new world of business and how to conquer negotiations with...

Frits van Paasschen Books

  • The Disruptors' Feast: How to avoid being devoured in today's rapidly changing global economy
    The Disruptors' Feast: How to avoid being devoured in today's rapidly changing global economy

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Frits van Paasschen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Frits van Paasschen for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Frits van Paasschen generally travels from Greenwich, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Heather McGowan, Peter Diamandis, Lisa Bodell, Jason Silva and Tom Koulopoulos. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frits van Paasschen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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