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Ian Millar

Ian Millar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CHTP, Senior Lecturer Hospitality IT, HITEC Europe Advisory Council Chair, Mentor & Advisor

  • Education

    • Streete court

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      Activities and Societies: Prefect

    • University of Brighton

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      BA Hons Hospitality Management

      Activities and Societies: Hockey team Hospitality management

    • Ardingly College

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    • The University of Salford

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      MSc Information Systems Management Information Technology Distinction

  • Experience

    • Holiday Inn

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
      Intern

      F&B assistant. Cost Control. menu planning

    • Cyntergy

      Feb 1996 - Jul 2001
      Implementation and Training

      Implementation and training on a variety of hospitality applications

    • Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Board of Directors

      Member of the board of directors of HFTP for a fixed 3 year period.

    • Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Executive Committee Member

      Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals is headquartered in Austin, Texas USA. HFTP is the global professional association for financial and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs, and other hospitality-related businesses. Founded in 1952, HFTP provides first-class educational events, networking, certifications and resources to over 4,800 members worldwide. Learn. Connect. Succeed.

    • Singapore Tourism Board

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Member of Hotel Industry Expert Panel

      Member of a panel of independent experts who advise on Singapore’s strategies and initiatives to raise productivity in the hotel industry.Specializing in the area of IT for efficiency and productivity.

    • METRO Xcel

      Nov 2015 - Sept 2019
      Mentor

      Mentor for 10 HoReCa related startups funded by the Metro group.

    • PapayaPods

      Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
      Advisory Board Member

      To quote PapayaPods:With a background in hospitality management and a huge passion for all things tech-related, Ian plays a critical role in our personal development, as well as product positioning. Having been a professor to numerous members of our team and a mentor to our two co-founders, Ian’s knowledge of us as individuals and professionals is of invaluable use. Ian spends his time advising us on how to best use and grow our competencies to the benefit of PapayaPods and helps us innovate and constantly improve our product. As an official mentor at the Techstars Metro accelerator in Berlin, Ian is more than familiar with the world of entrepreneurship. Weniger anzeigen

    • Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)

      Jun 2016 - now

      HITEC Europe is part of the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, delivering superior education, an exhibition and networking opportunities

      • HITEC Europe Advisory Council Chair

        Jan 2021 - now

      • HITEC Europe Advisory Council Member

        Jun 2016 - Jan 2020

    • KITRO

      Sept 2017 - now
      Advisor

      From Kitro:"Ian Millar has supported us since the beginning when KITRO was not more than an idea on paper. An expert in the hospitality industry, Ian's insight into this industry combined with his tech knowledge and vast network has boosted the development of KITRO. He is a incomparable support in this industry for us, especially as he continuously goes out of his way to open up new opportunities.”

    • EHL Hospitality Business School

      Apr 2018 - now

      Delivering hospitality technology courses to students as well as coaching various Student Business Projects (SBP) throughout the year.

      • Senior Lecturer Information Technology

        Jul 2001 - now

      • Manager of Institute of Business Creativity (IBC)

        Apr 2018 - now

    • Hotelhero

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2021
      Advisor

    • ARVE

      Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
      Member Board Of Directors

    • Hospitaliti

      Jan 2024 - now
      Advisory Board Member

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HFTP PARAGON AWARD

      Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP)

      Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)
      Apr 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ian Millar
      HFTP Paragon Award HFTP Aug 2020 In 1999, HFTP established the annual, prestigious Paragon Award to recognize individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry.Paragon Award nominees can be HFTP members; representatives of industry-related associations, societies, or trade publications; or leaders from hospitality businesses, educational institutions, and other related disciplines. A panel of industry experts selects the award winner who will be recognized at… Show more In 1999, HFTP established the annual, prestigious Paragon Award to recognize individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry.Paragon Award nominees can be HFTP members; representatives of industry-related associations, societies, or trade publications; or leaders from hospitality businesses, educational institutions, and other related disciplines. A panel of industry experts selects the award winner who will be recognized at HFTP's Annual Convention in October. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ambassador

      Issued by Make a Wish Switzerland on Jul 2014
      Make a Wish SwitzerlandAssociated with Ian Millar