Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> January 21, 2005

ROBERT RUSH – LRA WORLDWIDE

ROBERT RUSH co-founded LRA Worldwide and is the company's President and CEO. Rob has primary responsibility for the direction and coordination of the company's overall business strategy, marketing directives, alliances and new business development. Rob also continues to work closely with a number of long-term clients, helping them more effectively execute their customer experience management initiatives and strategies. For over 20 years, Rob has been in the forefront helping design and implement innovative branding, customer satisfaction and loyalty programs for a diverse group of leading corporations and brands. Rob is a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is an active participant in the hospitality and real estate industry coalition, which each year lobbies the U.S. Congress regarding economic and environmental issues facing the sector. Rob serves on the Hospitality Forum Editorial Board of National Hotel Executive magazine. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and trade shows including the annual North American Customer Management Conference. Rob's articles appear on a continuing basis in various marketing, branding, hospitality, and travel industry trade publications including Brandweek, Hotel Business, Business Travel News, Casino Journal and Golf Business, among others. Rob is a graduate of Cornell University. Profile
TWST: Could you begin with a brief historical sketch of LRA Worldwide

and a picture of the things you are doing at the present time?

Mr. Rush: I co-founded the company about 20 years ago, and