Overview
Michiel Bakker serves as President and CEO at The Culinary Institute of America[1][3]. Bakker is described as an accomplished senior strategic business leader grounded in hospitality with technology experience, possessing global operations and change management background[2]. Bakker holds educational credentials including an Executive Education Program in Corporate Governance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management[11], a Certificate in Digital Strategies for Business from Columbia Business School[12], and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Nutrition for Industry Professionals and Entrepreneurs from Tufts University's Friedman School[13]. Beyond the culinary institute role, Bakker serves as Board Member at ReFED[5] and Mattson[7], as Chair of the Board at Orbisk[9], and as an Imagine Leader[6].
Profile introduction
Accomplished senior strategic, multi-disciplined, global services and experiences business leader, grounded in hospitality with a touch of technology, with global operations, people, project, program, design / development and change management experience. Naturally analytical, a hands on leader with the ability to rise above the details to provide vision and strategy at the highest level. Strategic systems thinker. Recognized as a change agent /leader, impacting entire industries by creating opportunities for partner growth and development. Consistent track record of delivering results at e…
Career history
- President and CEOSep 2024 to presentThe Culinary Institute of America
- President ElectJul 2024 to Aug 2024The Culinary Institute of America
- Board MemberNov 2025 to presentReFED
- Imagine LeaderApr 2024 to presentIMAGINE
- Board MemberDec 2025 to presentMattson: Innovation for the Food & Beverage Industry
- Board AdvisorJan 2025 to Nov 2025Mattson: Innovation for the Food & Beverage Industry
- Chair of the BoardFeb 2025 to Aug 2026Orbisk
- Member of The Supervisory BoardJan 2023 to Jan 2025Orbisk
Education
Executive Education Program, Corporate Governance2021 - 2021Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
Certificate, Digital Strategies for Business2020 - 2020Columbia Business School
Certificate of Graduate studies in Nutrition for Industry Professionals and Entrepreneurs at The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy2017 - 2017Tufts University
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