Christopher Hunsberger

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Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

The operating team at Appellation is led by one of the most seasoned executives in the hospitality industry. Christopher Hunsberger brings with him 35 years of luxury hotel operations and management experience at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. During his tenure there, Christopher served in multiple roles spanning from General Manager to President of Hotel Operations for the Americas and Global Executive Vice President of Human Resources. He also led the Innovation Practice as Vice President of Innovation which led to new developments in the areas of information technology, food & beverage management, and service standards and deployment.

Christopher maintains a service-forward approach not just in the guest experience but in employee relations as well. He’s a solution-oriented leader with a keen eye for detail – the perfect architect for Appellation’s approachable luxury positioning in the market.

How I Recruit A Winning Team: Four Seasons Chief People Officer-Turned-Appellation Co-Founder & COO Christopher Hunsberger
Oct. 1, 2024

How I Recruit A Winning Team: Four Seasons Chief People Officer-Turned-Appellation Co-Founder & COO Christopher Hunsberger

In this episode, Christopher Hunsberger , co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation - and former Chief People Officer at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - shares his insights on recruiting top talent and how building strong relationships, leveraging tools like LinkedIn, and crafting compelling story-driven job descriptions have helped him attract some of the best in the business. Listeners will learn: The importance of treating people as you'd want to be treated and maintaining posit...
What I Learned Leading Innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - Christopher Hunsberger, Appellation
Sept. 30, 2024

What I Learned Leading Innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - Christopher Hunsberger, Appellation

In this episode, Christopher Hunsberger , co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation , shares how stepping into a new role at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts pushed him beyond his comfort zone and the key lessons he learned about collaboration and building a culture of innovation. Listeners will learn: How Christopher led product and service innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (00:00) The importance of being nimble and agile when innovating (03:19) The value of risk-taking a...
From Family Dinners to Hospitality Leadership: What I've Learned on My Career Journey - Christopher Hunsberger, Appellation
Sept. 29, 2024

From Family Dinners to Hospitality Leadership: What I've Learned on My Career Journey - Christopher Hunsberger, Appellation

In this episode, Christopher Hunsberger , co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation , shares how his family's love of food and hospitality shaped his early passion for the industry, the key lessons he learned from legendary mentors, and why embracing every opportunity can make all the difference in your career. Listeners will learn: How Christopher's mother influenced his love for food and hospitality (01:29) The role his uncle played in his decision to pursue a career in hospitality...