Ken Taylor

Experienced senior leader with an excellent background creating strategic programs aimed at solving the most complex of challenges. Understands people dynamics, methods and styles from an operators perspective that inspires teams to deliver at unparalleled levels, consistently raising the bar of expectations and always promoting the most innovative of thinking. From Ken's first job as his region's youngest leader supervising people at a McDonalds corporate store to acquiring premium service experience and senior leader skills over a 14 year career span with Four Seasons hotel properties is what's prepared him for his previous role overseeing a billion dollar F&B operation with Royal Caribbean International. Ken's current role as SVP of MarkeTeam, Inc. is focused on supporting the industry's most successful hospitality brands, leaders and their organization’s F&B programs while directing strategic business operations for the agency. A member of International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), Ken is a frequent speaker with various trade organizations including Florida Lodging Association, Women’s Food Service Forum, NRA, National Restaurant Educational Foundation, VIBE, The Lodging Conference, Seatrade, SeaTrade’s F&B@Sea where he also regularly hosts a podcast supporting the cruise industry.