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Frits van Paasschen

Frits van Paasschen

Keynote Speaker: 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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Frits van Paasschen Videos

GWS 2017: Wellness in the Age of Disruption | Fritz Drik van Paasschen
The Power of Disruption with Frits van Paasschen
Frits Van Paasschen: Thriving In Business | Mad Money | CNBC

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What topics does Frits van Paasschen speak about?

Frits van Paasschen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as International Business, Innovation, Diversity, Leadership, Public Health, Business and Economy.

Where does Frits van Paasschen travel from?

Frits van Paasschen generally travels from Greenwich, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Frits van Paasschen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including International Business, Innovation and Diversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Frits van Paasschen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. 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, Horst Schulze and Afdhel Aziz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frits van Paasschen for an upcoming event.

Frits van Paasschen Videos

GWS 2017: Wellness in the Age of Disruption | Fritz Drik van Paasschen
The Power of Disruption with Frits van Paasschen
Frits Van Paasschen: Thriving In Business | Mad Money | CNBC
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