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Walter Kok

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Market Director at Minor Hotels Europe and Americas
📍 Netherlands

Walter Kok is the Market Director for Minor Hotels, overseeing operations in seven Central and Eastern European countries. An experienced operations director from the hospitality industry with a background from Cornell University, he has proven expertise in hotel rebranding, new openings, and large-scale renovation projects.

Personally, Walter has a strong interest in sustainability, particularly the environmental and efficiency benefits of green roofing. He is an animal lover, having shared a close bond with his dog for nearly 12 years. He also appears to be a supportive member of his professional network.

Unique fact: Walter actively shares information on how green roofs can improve solar panel efficiency, reflecting a specific interest in sustainable building solutions.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Market Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Netherlands
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Hotel Operations
His career demonstrates a history of managing hotel and regional operations, focusing on improving property results on short, mid, and long-term timelines.
Sustainable Building
He shows a distinct interest in green solutions like sedum roofs, highlighting their benefits for water management, insulation, and enhancing solar panel performance.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Market Director
Minor Hotels Europe and Americas
5-2015 - 2-2026
Regional Director of Operations The Netherlands
Minor Hotels Europe and Americas
1-2009 - 5-2015
Hotel Director
NH Conference Centre Koningshof
1-2007 - 12-2008
Hotel Director
NH Waalwijk, NH Geldrop, NH Best
9-2004 - 12-2006
Hotel Director
NH Waalwijk, NH Geldrop, NH Best
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Education
2001 - 2001
GMP summer course
Cornell University
1987 - 1991
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Hotelschool Tilburg
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