Christian Hempell

Christian Hempell currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Herschend Family Entertainment, where a focus is placed on enhancing revenue and guest experience through various operational and analytical strategies. Previously, Christian held the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer at Patriot Family Homes, managing a growing portfolio of short-term rentals, and Vice President of Market Operations for North America at Sonder Inc., overseeing extensive market operations and significant revenue streams. Christian's earlier career at InterContinental Hotels Group spanned multiple senior roles, including Senior Vice President of Global Loyalty and Partnerships, with accountability for substantial P&L figures and brand development initiatives. Christian began a professional journey at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, contributing expertise in hospitality and leisure consulting. Academic credentials include a degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.