Myburgh Truter
About Myburgh Truter
Myburgh Truter is the Regional Director of Hopper Hotels in Seattle, with extensive experience in hospitality management and leadership roles at Booking.com and Village and Life.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Myburgh Truter is currently the Regional Director at Hopper Hotels based in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this role, he oversees regional operations, focusing on enhancing organizational performance. He has played a pivotal role in restructuring and improving organizational operations within the Middle East region. His leadership has driven geographical expansion and established new offices in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Cairo, Egypt.
Previous Experience at Booking.com
Before joining Hopper Hotels, Myburgh Truter served as the Regional Manager USA West at Booking.com. From 2007 to 2020, he was based in Seattle, Washington, United States, managing diverse teams across multi-site operations. His leadership spanned 13 years, during which he gained extensive experience in sales and content management, driving commercial results through effective team leadership and partnership building.
Early Career at Village and Life
Myburgh Truter started his career at Village and Life as a Sales Manager. From 2004 to 2007, for three years, he worked in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. His role included building and maintaining high-level hospitality partnerships, preparing him for future leadership roles in the hospitality industry.
Educational Background
Myburgh Truter's education includes a diverse array of studies spanning numerous institutions and subjects. He studied Organizational Leadership at TSM Business School, achieving a certificate from 2011 to 2012. He also completed a Managing Growth course at Krauthammer International in 2007. His foundational education is rooted in several degrees from Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from the University of Pretoria.
Leadership and Management Skills
Throughout his career, Myburgh Truter has demonstrated a balanced approach to leadership, combining passion with pragmatism. At Hopper Hotels, he supervised, coached, and led a diverse team of over ten sales and content professionals. He focuses on creating mutually beneficial partnerships and strategies based on regional market needs, emphasizing professional success and commercial results. His leadership style includes storytelling and leading by example to engage and inspire teams.