Stuart Feigenbaum

Stuart Feigenbaum is a Professor of Practice at the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management within the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. With over three decades of industry experience, he held leadership roles including Executive Chef, General Manager, and global consulting positions with Marriott, Loews Hotels, and Playboy Clubs International. He transitioned to academia after a consulting career at Laventhol & Horwath and his own firm, focusing on hospitality design, feasibility studies, and litigation support for high-profile clients like Walt Disney World and The Rockefeller Family.

His academic journey includes a PhD candidate status in Management Strategy at Virginia Tech, an M.S. in Hospitality Management from Florida International University, and a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. He has taught at institutions such as Hotelschool The Hague, Florida International University, and New York University, covering courses like Management Strategy, Change Management, and Food & Beverage Cost Controls.

Feigenbaum’s expertise spans operational consulting, strategic hospitality development, and cross-cultural management education. His research and teaching emphasize practical applications of industry trends and sustainable business practices.