Will Guidara
Restaurateur | New York Times Bestselling Author of Unreasonable Hospitality

Thursday, 12 March 2026
9 AM New York | 1 PM London | 9 PM Hong Kong

Thursday, 12 March 2026 | 8 PM New York Friday, 13 March 2026 12 AM London | 8 AM Hong Kong

Will is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, named the #1 Restaurant in the World, and the New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality—a blueprint for building teams, cultures, and experiences that stand apart.

Please note that both AM and PM interviews will be different, as questions to Will Guidara will not be repeated, so you are welcome to register for both sessions.

BIO

Will Guidara is a restaurateur, author, and one of the most influential voices redefining what leadership and service look like at the highest level. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Unreasonable Hospitality and the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which, under his leadership, was named the Best Restaurant in the World.

Guidara’s work goes far beyond fine dining. His philosophy of hospitality has become a blueprint for building exceptional teams, cultures, and customer experiences across industries. Today, he is the host of The Welcome Conference, a co-producer on the Emmy Award-winning series The Bear, and a recipient of the Wall Street Journal Innovator Award.

Known for translating world-class service into practical leadership principles, Will challenges leaders to rethink how they show up for their teams, their customers, and their communities. His upcoming book, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Field Guide (April 2026), expands this philosophy into an actionable playbook for leaders and founders.

In this EO Powerhouse conversation, Will joins us for a candid discussion on leadership, culture, and what it truly takes to create organizations people want to be part of and customers never forget.