Valerie Gavin

Valerie Gavin is the Founder and Principal Coach at Orion's Compass, where engagement with hospitality executives and hotel management teams focuses on leadership alignment, revenue optimization, and transformation. With over 20 years of expertise in global sales and portfolio strategy, Valerie has also served as a Business and Executive Coach at Focal Point, helping leaders unlock potential and achieve measurable results. Valerie's extensive background includes significant roles at Accor, culminating in Senior Vice President of Sales for North & Central America, where oversight of revenue strategy spanned over 100 hotels. Earlier positions included various vice president roles and director of sales at renowned hospitality brands, demonstrating proven success in driving revenue growth and market share. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from Florida State University.