“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Ekaterina Vlad
Senior Lecturer in Marketing
Program BBA in Global Hospitality Management, Master's in International Hotel Management, Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
Campus Marbella
Bio

Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Marketing Pathway Coordinator at Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, specializing in luxury marketing, consumer behavior, and marketing communications. With over 15 years of international academic and industry experience across Europe and Asia, I bring a global perspective shaped by roles in Russia, China, and Spain. My expertise lies in bridging strategic marketing theory with real-world application, particularly within high-end hospitality and luxury brand environments. Prior to academia, I held leadership positions in training and brand development, focusing on cultivating brand culture and delivering impactful learning experiences.

Education

MBA in International Hospitality, Queen Margaret University, United Kingdom, 2012

Publications

Ximenez de Sandoval, J. L., Vlad, M., Vlad, E., (2026, June 18). ¿Puede La Inteligencia Artificial Corregir Como Un Profesor? [Conference session]. CISTI’2026 – 21st Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies. Santiago de Compostela, Spain. https://cisti2026.itmaoc.org/modules/request.php?module=oc_program&action=summary.php&id=347

Alatsas, P. & Vlad, E. (2015). The application of Six Sigma in the hospitality industry. In J. Feng, S. Stocklin & W. Wang (Eds.). Educational strategies for next generation leaders in hotel management (pp. 73-113). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi