Horst Schulze

December 16, 1939 – present

Co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

Built The Ritz-Carlton on servant leadership inspired by Christ

Biography

German-American hotelier and co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Later founded Capella Hotel Group. Known as a pioneer of luxury hospitality.

Faith & Testimony

A committed Christian who has spoken about how his faith informs his approach to servant leadership. He has said that the Christian call to serve others is the foundation of true hospitality and excellence in business.

Sources

Horst Schulze — Wikipedia — Biography of the Ritz-Carlton co-founder
Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise — By Horst Schulze. His philosophy of servant leadership rooted in faith

Videos

The Testimony of Horst Schulze

Horst Schulzes personal faith testimony

One-on-one with a Legend: Horst Schulze, Ritz-Carlton Hotel

In-depth interview with the Ritz-Carlton co-founder

Horst Schulze — Excellence Wins! | Leadership Collab 2019

Leadership talk at Christian leadership conference

Horst Schulze — Building a Ritz-Carlton Culture of Excellence

Building a culture of excellence rooted in values