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Alex Craster

Supporter · DISC type s
Owner at Craster
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Alex Craster is the Managing Director at Craster, where he leads the design and manufacture of luxury products for the global hospitality industry. He has a background in Product Design from the Architecture Association and studied at the London Business School. Colleagues have described him as a "consummate professional. "

He is the second-generation owner of the family business, having taken it over from his father in 2004. Alex is driven by a philosophy of creating beautiful, intelligent, and durable products that enhance the guest experience. He is passionate about sustainability, ensuring products are built to last.

He is focused on innovating for the future of hospitality, including creating solutions for challenges like reducing single-use plastics and adapting service styles.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Owner
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Alex shows up

Social Proof Driven
Thoughtful In Approach
Procedural

They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures.

Priorities

Topics Alex cares about

Sustainable Design
Heavily emphasizes longevity and the use of sustainably sourced materials as a core principle for Craster to reduce environmental impact in the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Experience
Focuses on creating products that deliver exceptional and authentic guest experiences, believing the quality of experience is the "currency of hospitality. "
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Career

Work history

Owner
Craster
1-2000 - 3-2003
International Business Development
Lastminute.com
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
10-2003 - 7-2004
Product Design
Architecture Association
10-2001 - 6-2002
Part time
London Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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