Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie
Keynote Speaker: Global Hospitality Executive & Leadership Expert; President & CEO, International Hospitality Institute; Author of "Dead or Alive"
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Categories:Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Change Management, Generational Issues, Education, Author, Storytelling, Non-Fiction Authors, Inspirational, Business Authors, Executive Leadership, Hospitality, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking
Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie Biography
Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie, widely known as Dr. Jeffrey O, is a Nigerian-American hospitality executive, educator, author, and leadership coach whose career spans from front desk agent to global industry leader. Obomeghie began his hospitality career as a front desk clerk and advanced to chief executive officer, holding leadership roles at major U.S. hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, and Embassy Suites. He has received awards for service excellence at Marriott Sugar Land Houston and Embassy Suites Dulles Airport and was named General Manager of the Year by Remington Hotels.
Obomeghie was appointed vice president of New Generation Hotels and promoted to chief operating officer, overseeing multiple hotel properties in the Northeast United States, before joining Mercury Hotels as chief executive officer. Over his executive career, Obomeghie has managed a hotel portfolio valued at more than $1 billion, including brands such as Renaissance, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Sheraton, with combined annual revenues exceeding $250 million.
He later served as president and CEO of the International Hospitality Institute, an organization with offices in Texas and board members worldwide. The International Hospitality Institute is recognized as the largest advocacy and standards organization serving the global hospitality industry. Under Obomeghie’s leadership, the organization created the Hospitality Code of Ethics, known as the HCODE. He is also the founder of the International Hospitality Hall of Fame, publisher of Global Hospitality Magazine, and former chairman of the Hoteliers Guild Academy of Hospitality Arts.
Obomeghie was inducted as a member of the Hoteliers' Guild, an invitation-only society of leading hoteliers based in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland. He serves as chairman of the board of directors at Telacoach, a coaching, therapy, and advisor platform, and has served on Marriott International's Rooms Advisory Board and other boards. He has been profiled on the cover of several business and trade magazines for his advocacy work. Obomeghie is the creator of the START Model, a goal-setting, goal-tracking, and problem-solving model for coaches and business executives.
As an author and speaker, Obomeghie has published several books of fiction and nonfiction, including "Dead or Alive," "The World According to Jeffrey O," "The Collector of Butterflies," "Abraham Lincoln is Not Dead," "Get Rich, Get Happy, Get Love," and "The Woman Who." Kirkus Reviews described his thriller "Dead or Alive" as a "razor-sharp crime tale" and praised its protagonist as a "superlative hero." He is recognized for his ability to connect with diverse audiences and deliver impactful messages on leadership, hospitality management, and workforce development.
Obomeghie holds a master's degree in human resource management and training from Amberton University and a doctorate in leadership studies from Johnson University. His doctoral dissertation focused on a narrative analysis exploring perceptions of leadership among hourly workers in hotels in the Southwestern United States, reflecting his commitment to elevating every level of the hospitality workforce. Through the International Hospitality Institute, Obomeghie supports global access to hospitality education, including for learners from under-resourced and economically challenged countries.
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Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie Speaking Topics
- The Power of Motivation; How to Help Teams Achieve Big Results
- Authentic Transformational Leadership
- The Future of Leadership
- Leading Millennials and Generation Z in the Workforce
- Managing Large Teams
- Purpose-Driven Leadership
- The 35 Keys of Powerful Public Speaking
- Master the Art of Confidence Without Being a Con Man
- Change Management in the 21st Century
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices that
- Finding your Mission
- The SuperMind: Breaking Through Challenges and Obstacles
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What topics does Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie speak about?
Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Change Management, Generational Issues, Education, Author, Storytelling, Non-Fiction Authors, Inspirational, Business Authors, Executive Leadership, Hospitality, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
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Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Business Leadership and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cassandra Worthy, Cheryl Cran and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie for an upcoming event.
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Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie Speaking Topics
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- The Power of Motivation; How to Help Teams Achieve Big Results
- Authentic Transformational Leadership
- The Future of Leadership
- Leading Millennials and Generation Z in the Workforce
- Managing Large Teams
- Purpose-Driven Leadership
- The 35 Keys of Powerful Public Speaking
- Master the Art of Confidence Without Being a Con Man
- Change Management in the 21st Century
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices that
- Finding your Mission
- The SuperMind: Breaking Through Challenges and Obstacles
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How do I book Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie speak about?
Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Change Management, Generational Issues, Education, Author, Storytelling, Non-Fiction Authors, Inspirational, Business Authors, Executive Leadership, Hospitality, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie travel from?
Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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