Brigitte is a highly regarded expert in the field of tourism, celebrated for her significant contributions to the Austrian market and beyond. With a distinguished career spanning prominent roles at leading hotel chains—including Hilton Hotels, Kempinski Hotels, Corinthia Hotels, and ANA Hotels—she has gained extensive international experience in key markets such as Vienna, Budapest, Düsseldorf, St. Petersburg, and New York City. Her expertise is further enriched by her work as an independent management consultant, where she provided strategic insights to elevate hospitality operations and investments.

Brigitte is deeply involved in advancing the hospitality industry through education and thought leadership. She serves as an external lecturer at Modul University Vienna and is a valued member of the Advisory Board for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Europe. Additionally, she holds membership in the prestigious Cornell Society, reflecting her strong ties to global hospitality networks.

In 2016, Brigitte co-founded the International Hotel Investment and Design Conference in Vienna, which has become the premier annual event for the hotel industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The conference explores emerging trends and the impact of design, architecture, and branding on hotel real estate value. She also serves on the advisory board of HOTCO, an annual hotel conference in Vienna that focuses on hospitality investment and development in the region.

Brigitte’s academic credentials include an MBA, a certification in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University, and a certificate in Hotel Revenue Management from HSMAI. Her academic achievements, combined with her extensive industry experience, position her as a leading authority in the hospitality sector.