Dean's Advisory Board

With over 20 years of global experience in the industry, Ecija has held senior leadership and operational roles across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. His past assignments include general management positions at Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, and Hilton São Paulo Morumbi. Prior to his current role, Ecija served as Cluster General Manager for Hilton West Palm Beach and The Ray Hotel, Delray Beach (Curio Collection by Hilton) in Florida. A graduate of the Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain, he holds a degree in Hotel Management and is fluent in four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

Beyond his leadership prowess, David is a dynamic and versatile personality with a passion for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and outdoor pursuits such as running, mountain biking, and hiking.