Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center Meet the Team
Deepak Ohri
Chairman of Executive Board
Executive in Residence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
Phone: 305.779.9230
Email: dohri@fiu.edu
Deepak Ohri is the author of the book: “A Bridge Not Too Far - Where Creativity Meets Innovation,” in which he demonstrates through his journey the importance of focus, self-respect, and strategic thought process.
Deepak Ohri, founder and CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts is well known worldwide as an award-winning entrepreneur who has transformed the global luxury hospitality landscape. He is a visionary who has elevated experiential luxury hospitality. He was the first to create the world's highest rooftop restaurant that earned two 2 Michelin stars and the first to develop the concept of a vertical destination. Ohri has also launched dozens of successful restaurants and bars and is credited with elevating luxury hospitality in the Asian Pacific region. Under his leadership, lebua has been named the World's Leading All-Suite Hotel by World Travel Award and is rated within the top 1% of companies globally for customer satisfaction. International Hospitality Institute selected Ohri as one of the Global Top Most Inspirational Executives in Travel and Hospitality.
As a recognized leadership and luxury hospitality expert, Ohri has lectured at leading business and management schools, including the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and ISB Hyderabad, INSEAD, Columbia University, NYU Stern School of Business, MIT, and Harvard Business School. Currently, Ohri serves as executive-in-residence in entrepreneurship and innovation at the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, chairman of the executive board for the center, and board member for CIBER (Center for International Business and Education) at Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business). He also co-designed and co-created a breakthrough Luxury Incubator MBA course. This world-class course in luxury management and marketing is the first of its kind to be offered at FIU Business. This new education program based on experiential learning was designed for the Faculty Professional Development Program in International Business in collaboration with the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center and CIBER at FIU.
Ohri’s leadership and management skills were highlighted in the business case study “lebua: Post-Pandemic Dilemmas of a Thai Luxury Hotel” published by Ivey Publishing and by Harvard Business Publishing.
Ohri serves as advisory board member to the World Happiness Foundation and assumed responsibilities as chief happiness officer (CHO) at lebua Hotels and Resorts in 2022.
International Hospitality Institute named Ohri among the 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality.
He is the president of Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness (LAMH), a California-based company specializing in luxury experiences and luxury branding. Luxury Atelier and Maison Happiness are the basis for Ohri “Let’s Just Dream” brand.
Anna Pietraszek
Member of Executive Board
Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
Phone: 305.348.2595
Email: pietrasa@fiu.edu
Anna Pietraszek, Ph.D. is a full-time faculty in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at the College of Business at Florida International University in Miami, teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses being the combination of marketing concepts, social media strategies, effective listening tactics, market segmentation, effective sales skills combined with the professional development and personal brand image necessary for students to excel in their professional and career goals. Her passion for digital marketing and marketing communication extends to her academic and practitioner work. Since 2018, Anna has served as a Director for Global Recruitment and Operations for the College. In October 2021, Anna became Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center. Anna, in collaboration with Deepak Ohri, CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts and Executive in Residence at Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, co-designed and co-created a Luxury Incubator MBA course and Experiential Immersion program for faculty. The Luxury Incubator Project is the first of its kind offered by the Graduate School of Business. The International Hospitality Institute named Anna among the 2022 Top 100 Most Powerful People in USA Hospitality, recognizing her as a change-maker and influencer.
James A. Oyetunji
Program Manager
Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
Phone: 305.348.6488
Email: joyetunj@fiu.edu
James A. Oyetunji earned his undergraduate and MPA degree from Florida A&M University (FAMU), graduating with stellar Academic Honors. James received his undergraduate degree with a focus on Political Science (Pre-Law) with a concentration in Legal Studies and a second concentration in Urban Studies & Economic Development with a minor in Liberal Arts Management. In addition, James is now a Ph.D. candidate at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) for the Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. James is perusing a double concentration in Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict in Organizations.
James’s main focus is developing business strategies for entrepreneurship by using the mechanism of peace studies to enhance best practices and engagement for entrepreneurship through negotiations, legal analysis, and the principles of leadership development.
James's main role at Florida International University (FIU) is overseeing the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center as the Program Manager and overseeing the operations of the Blackstone LaunchPad.
Arianna N. Rosado
Digital Communications – Student Assistant
Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
Phone: 305.348.6488
Email: entrepreneurship@fiu.edu
Arianna Rosado is an undergraduate student at Florida International University (FIU) pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Pre-Med) and intends to pursue a medical degree in Ophthalmology.
Arianna is a proud sister of Alpha Omicron Pi where she holds the position of Director of Event Planning. While in high school, Arianna was president of the Student Government Association and vice president of the Italian Honor Society while being a part of many organizations, such as the National Honor Society, Law Honor Society, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
Arianna’s primary role is coordinating and overseeing digital communications for Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center and Blackstone Launchpad program.
Rodrigo Aguila
Operations and Recruitment – Student Assistant
Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
Phone: 305.348.6488
Email: entrepreneurship@fiu.edu
Rodrigo Aguila is an undergraduate student at Florida International University (FIU) pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Major – Marketing) . Rodrigo holds an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Belmont Abbey College (BAC) in North Carolina.
Rodrigo was awarded several academic and athletic scholarships at Belmont Abbey College.
Rodrigo's primary role is coordinating the operations and recruitment efforts for Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center and Blackstone Launchpad program.
