Meet the

Dr. Michael A. Kruesi

Founder of Xterra Tech
Associate Professor, at Singapore Institute of Technology

Dr. Kruesi started his career in hospitality and tourism in 2004, working in several hotels in New Zealand, Switzerland, and Peru. He received his PhD from Auckland University of Technology in 2015, after which he worked in universities in Taiwan, and now, Singapore. Dr. Kruesi’s academic focus is best summarized by the three pillars of sustainability: environmental protection, economic viability, and social wellbeing, where specifically, he researches and teaches about; non-equity governance structures, leadership practices that promote employee welfare, as well as the measurement and benchmarking of the environmental impacts of hotels, attractions, and events.

Dr. Detlev Remy

Strategic Advisor of Xterra Tech
Associate Professor, at Singapore Institute of Technology

Prof. Remy works for the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Singapore as Associate Professor, teaching Revenue Management, Data Analytics ,and Digital Marketing. Prof. Remy started his career in the hospitality & tourism industry in 1986, working in various positions up to general management position. Additionally, he has started his own consultancy business, “Remy Consult”, advising tourism, hospitality, and beverage businesses, and providing executive education to a variety of stakeholders. Thereafter, he joined academia, working at universities in Ireland, Switzerland, and Singapore in his domain of expertise of marketing, specifically revenue management, and digital and data analytics.