Glenn Mandziuk, MEDes, MCIP, RPP, FRSA, is an internationally recognised and award-winning chief executive whose 30-year career spans tourism, hospitality, and economic development across the corporate, charitable, and not-for-profit sectors. A visionary leader and transformational strategist, Glenn has dedicated his life to advancing sustainability, equity, and inclusivity—turning industries and communities into global exemplars of responsible growth.

As Chief Executive Officer of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, he leads the world’s most influential hospitality coalition, representing over 66,000 hotels and 8 million rooms, uniting CEOs, governments, investors, and NGOs to accelerate the transition to Net Positive Hospitality. Renowned for building high-performing organisations and forging powerful partnerships, Glenn has steered landmark initiatives that have reshaped global standards in carbon and water measurement, circularity, employability, and destination stewardship. His leadership has secured prestigious honours, including United Nations QUEST accreditation, Biosphere GOLD Certification, and recognition among the Top 100 Most Inspirational People in Global Travel and Hospitality. 

Before his current role, Glenn served as President and CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, where he delivered a transformative 10-year strategy that became a United Nations-recognised model of sustainable destination management, advancing Indigenous relations, accessibility, and regional prosperity. Equally at home in boardrooms, classrooms, and community halls, he is a sought-after keynote speaker who has inspired audiences on six continents, from UN Climate Conferences to the Future Hospitality Summit, sharing his conviction that business must be a force for good. Approachable, entrepreneurial, and deeply collaborative, Glenn has consistently demonstrated that strategic vision, when paired with humanity and courage, can leave lasting legacies for both people and places.