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🏫 Sommet Education appoints Spencer Coles as CEO, effective early 2026, to enhance academic delivery and industry-aligned talent growth in hospitality and culinary education.

🎓 Who? Spencer Coles; When? 16 February 2026; Where? Sommet Education; What? Appointed CEO; How? Bringing 25+ years of leadership in international higher education, from UK-based MPW. Sommet Education serves 20,000 students across 20+ campuses in 10+ countries, offering 400+ programs. Coles previously led MPW through international expansion and performance growth. Sommet's strategic focus on talent development in hospitality underpins their role as a key partner for industry employers. Alumni network spans 60,000 members.

🌍 Amir Golbarg's career includes leadership roles since 2012 at Minor Hotels in Bangkok, Doha, and Dubai. In March 2019, he was appointed Vice President Operations for the Middle East, later becoming Senior Vice President in September 2021, managing 38 hotels with 7,000 keys and a 30-hotel pipeline. His leadership drives growth across Middle East & Africa, contributing to Minor Hotels' goal of 300 new hotels by 2027, enhancing brand equity and performance in luxury segments.