John Berndt

John Berndt is a seasoned hospitality executive with extensive experience in managing and developing hotel operations. Currently serving as Managing Director at Hotel Sorrento since August 2023, John has led efforts to enhance sales, profitability, guest loyalty, and employee engagement at Seattle's iconic boutique hotel. As President of Funder One Capital since January 2020, John contributes to the world-leading digital asset exchange leveraging blockchain technology for global traders. John has also been an Associate at Cayuga Hospitality Advisors since 2010, providing consultancy services to various stakeholders in the hospitality sector. Past leadership roles include President at Cipriani Hotels and Resorts, VP Operations & Development at Marco Polo Hotel Group, and General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. John holds a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.