With 25 years of executive leadership experience, Keith has led high-profile global growth initiatives at billion-dollar companies including Centerplate (now Sodexo Live!), Oak View Group, and IHOP. As President of International, Chief Legal & Talent Officer at Centerplate, he drove multiple record-breaking exits valued at over $1.3 billion transforming the company into a global leader in live event hospitality.Keith’s helped 3 of the big 6 live event hospitality companies secure over $5 billion in new business. Including Centerplate, where he led the company to eight consecutive years of record growth and profitability, achieving over 100% revenue gains. His leadership extended to delivering world-class live event hospitality for iconic events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup Final, Olympic Games, and Champions League Final. Notably, during this time, Centerplate also maintained the prestigious Royal Warrant for food service, a testament to excellence commissioned by Her Majesty the Queen.Beyond his achievements at Centerplate, Keith contributed to IHOP’s turnaround and global growth efforts, playing a key role in the $2.1 billion acquisition of Applebee’s International and doubling IHOP’s stock value. Recently, he’s supported both Oak View Group and Levy Restaurants efforts in securing long-term F&B rights at premiere venues. As a former US Speedskating Team member and a scholarship athlete at the U.S. Olympic Education Center, Keith remains committed to high-performance standards, holding committee roles with Team USA and the International Skating Union to promote excellence on and off the field of play.Here’s a sample:➡️ Contributed to Centerplate's growth as a global leader in event hospitality, retail merchandise, ticketing sales, and facility design, resulting in a tripling of EBITDA and a 225% increase in top-line revenue to $1.3 billion over three years.➡️ Successfully led global expansion efforts for Centerplate at premier venues including Athletico Madrid, Warner Bros UK., Tottenham, Liverpool, Levi's Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Yum Center.▶️ Secured rights for Centerplate to provide event hospitality at 6 Super Bowls, 3 World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NCAA Finals, and the Olympic Games.➡️ Contributed to IHOP's successful turnaround and restructuring as a Director driving global growth and managing the $2.1 billion acquisition of Applebee's. Let’s connect to discuss how we can create sustainable growth and unforgettable experiences in the global sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries.