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OUR HISTORY
Leadership in Hospitality
Executive Edge Hospitality Leadership Advisors was founded on the principle that the future of the global hospitality industry lies in the hands of its most effective leaders. Our firm was established to provide the strategic guidance necessary for hotel owners and executives to navigate the complexities of modern operations with precision and confidence.
Our mission is to elevate organizational culture and profitability through remote advisory services and deep industry insights. We believe that leadership is not just about managing a property, but about creating a legacy of excellence that resonates across every guest interaction and every corner of the business.
Michael Jorgensen
Founder & Principal | Executive Edge Hospitality Leadership Advisors
Michael Jorgensen is the Founder and Principal of Executive Edge Hospitality Leadership Advisors, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping hotel owners, management companies, asset managers, and executive teams elevate performance by building stronger leaders, more engaged cultures, and more profitable hotels.
With more than 45 years of executive hospitality leadership, Michael has led some of North America’s most respected luxury and convention hotels, overseeing operations generating up to $170 million in annual revenue. His experience spans hotel openings, complex multi-property operations, luxury and convention hotels, labor relations, organizational transformation, revenue optimization, and executive leadership development. Throughout his career, he has consistently improved market share, strengthened financial performance, elevated guest satisfaction, and developed high-performing leadership teams.
As the pre-opening Managing Director of the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Michael successfully launched one of the largest hotel developments in New England. His leadership philosophy is built on a simple but powerful belief: exceptional hotels are built through exceptional people. This people-first approach has enabled him to create cultures of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence that consistently deliver measurable business results.
Through Executive Edge Hospitality Leadership Advisors, Michael partners with hospitality organizations to solve today’s most pressing operational and leadership challenges. His consulting services include:
Executive Leadership Coaching
General Manager and Executive Committee Development
Organizational Culture Transformation
Hotel Operational Assessments
Revenue Merchandising Strategies
Guest Experience Transformation
Leadership Succession Planning
Executive Team Alignment
Convention Hotel Operations
Luxury Hotel Strategy
Organizational Change Management
Service Innovation
First time Manager Boot Camp
Unlike traditional consulting firms that focus primarily on reports and recommendations, Michael works alongside ownership groups and leadership teams to create practical, sustainable improvements that produce lasting results. His approach combines strategic thinking with decades of hands-on operating experience, ensuring that every recommendation can be successfully implemented in the real world.
Michael is a recognized industry leader who has served on numerous hospitality, tourism, workforce development, and nonprofit boards, including the Massachusetts Lodging Association, Meet Boston Tourism Marketing District, the American Heart Association, Junior Achievement of Northern New England, the Boston Private Industry Council, and the Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board. He is also a published author on leadership, hospitality technology, and emerging industry trends.
Known for his authentic leadership style, strategic vision, and passion for developing people, Michael believes the hospitality industry’s greatest competitive advantage is not its buildings or brands—but its leaders. Through Executive Edge Hospitality Leadership Advisors, he is committed to helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people, enhance guest experiences, and achieve exceptional financial performance.
“Building Exceptional Hotels Through Exceptional Leaders.”
