Speakers

With more than 35 years of global experience in luxury hospitality and operations, Dirk Burghartz brings a unique blend of five-star service excellence, cultural leadership, and purpose-driven management to the senior living industry.

Before joining Áegis Living, Dirk spent 17 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he led flagship properties in Houston, Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, and Dallas. He later served as President of Arcis Golf, scaling operations and overseeing a team of more than 6,000. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President of Operations at LIFE Properties International, focused on delivering lifestyle-driven service in high-end residential communities.

Known for his people-first leadership, Dirk is committed to building teams that are empowered, emotionally intelligent, and driven by shared values.
Now based in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Kelly, Dirk is bringing his hospitality expertise to Áegis Living’s next era of innovation, blending high-touch service with heartfelt care and a clear vision for legacy and growth.