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, founder and CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, and president of Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness (LAMH) is well-known worldwide as an award-winning entrepreneur who has transformed the luxury hospitality landscape in Asia. Mr. Ohri is a visionary who has elevated experiential luxury hospitality. He was the first to create the world's highest rooftop restaurant that has earned two 2 Michelin stars and the first to develop the concept of a vertical destination. Additionally, under Mr.Ohri’s leadership, Lebua is the first hotel in the world who has won the best service award by Michelin’s guide. Mr.Ohri became an overnight sensation when he organized “The Million Bath Dinner” that brought several Michelin star chefs who prepared dishes for global jet setters. A celebrated speaker on luxury and strategy, Mr.Ohri was invited to participate in the prestigious Forbes Global CEO conference both in 2008 and 2009. He has been a guest speaker at many events including the Cityscape Asia Conference in Singapore, the Worldwide TRI*M Conference organized by TNS in New York, The Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit in Los Angeles, Emerging Markets Conference (REFEM) in New York, the WTTC 9th Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Brazil, Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit in Switzerland, World Travel and Tourism Council in Japan and Macau and the Tourism Forum in China, among others.
As a recognized expert in leadership and luxury hospitality, Mr.Ohri has lectured at leading business management schools, including the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) & ISB Hyderabad, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School. He has also co-created and helped pioneer the first MBA course in luxury management and marketing for the Graduate School of Business at Florida International University.
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 both her academic and practitioner work. In 2016 Anna was appointed a Director for Asia-Pacific Programs for the College of Business. She was responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships between the College of Business and academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2018, Anna serves as a Director for Global Recruitment and Operations for the College.
James A. Oyetunji
Program Manager
Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
Phone: 305.348.6488
Email: joyetunj@fiu.edu
James A. Oyetunji has received his undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University (FAMU) focusing on Political Science (Pre-Law) with a concentration in Legal Studies with a second concentration in Urban Studies & Economic Development with a minor in Liberal Arts Management.
In addition, to his success at FAMU James has also earned his master's degree. While at FAMU James was a stellar Academic scholar holding numerous of positions including President of the NCAA Advisory Committee, President of Meals on Wheels, Student Advisor, and HR Assistant for the Office of the President.
James is now a Ph.D. Candidate at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) for the Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. His primarily focus is business strategy and development while using the approach of peace studies for best practices.
James's main role in addition to his responsibilities at Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center is to oversee the operations of the Blackstone Launchpad program.
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.
