Ralf Borchert, MIH, FHL

Founder @hospitality.fan

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Ralf Borchert builds what works — and fixes what doesn’t.

My Story

I was born in Germany. I was raised in Hong Kong. I learned early that in hospitality, nothing happens unless someone makes it happen.

I trained at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg. I worked openings for Westin. I led procurement for Mandarin Oriental — introducing joint purchasing and operational systems across the group.

I’ve fixed supply chains. I’ve built procurement academies. I’ve led recovery programs for airlines and operational turnarounds for hotel groups.

I moved into executive search because I knew hiring was the real leverage point. No system works without the right people.

I founded Hospitality House after the 2008 crisis — working with hotel groups ready to do the work properly.

But consulting only goes so far. So I built Holedo.

Today, I lead Holedo full-time — building the infrastructure hospitality needs to hire better, faster, and without friction.

I maintain oversight of Hospitality House — but my work is Holedo.

That’s where I belong now.

Ready to move?

If the mission matters, we’re in.

Say what needs solving.