Leading with Heart in the City Centre

Sebastian Krack, General Manager, Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

02-Sep-25 10:00

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From breakfast tables in Germany to boardrooms across Asia, Sebastian Krack’s journey with Hyatt Hotels has been one of passion, innovation, and leadership. Now stepping in as General Manager of Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, he shares how bold ideas like Le Petit Chef are reshaping dining, why hotels must go beyond room nights to deliver true experiences, and his vision for making Hyatt Centric a destination that reflects the spirit of Kuala Lumpur itself.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury, Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: Corporates, managing, travel

Tags: hospitality, holiday destination, hotel, travel,

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