Ralph De Klijn
About Ralph De Klijn
Ralph De Klijn is the Executive Director Operations at Viking Cruises in Basel, Switzerland, with extensive experience in the cruise and hospitality industry.
Company
Ralph De Klijn is currently working at Viking Cruises in the Basel Area, Switzerland. He holds the title of Executive Director Operations. He was previously the Director of Hotel Operations at Viking Cruises from 2015 to 2017.
Title
Ralph De Klijn's current title is Executive Director Operations at Viking Cruises. His role involves managing various operations to ensure the smooth running of the company.
Education and Expertise
Ralph De Klijn studied at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, where he achieved a certification in Hotel & Event Management. He also completed an Executive Summer Program at Hotelschool The Hague. Additionally, he studied at Notenboom University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, focusing on Hotel & Event Management, and completed significant coursework towards a Bachelor's Degree. He has furthered his qualifications with advanced professional certificates in Business Administration and Research Data Analysis Methods from the Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK).
Background
Ralph De Klijn has extensive experience in the cruise and hospitality industry. He has held multiple senior roles, such as Hotel Manager at Seabourn Cruise Line and Hotel Director at Silversea Cruises. He also served as Food and Beverage Manager at Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. His career includes positions in sales and operational roles, providing a diverse skill set in the industry. Ralph has international work experience in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Monaco, and Switzerland.
Achievements
Ralph De Klijn served as a Board Member for CLIA Europe, representing the Benelux region. Throughout his career, he managed various senior roles at well-known cruise lines. His background in hotel management spans over a decade. Ralph also worked as a Sales Account Manager at Beta Verpakking BV, indicating a versatile career path that includes both sales and hospitality management.