Speaker

About Dominic's Talk

With 45 years in hospitality across London, Paris and Oslo, Dominic Gorham has learned that true joy isn’t found in luxury or perfection, but in generosity, presence, and human connection. Now leading Guest Relations at Sommerro House in Oslo, he brings stories and insights that will make you rethink what it really means to serve, to give, and to connect.

On the TEDxArendal stage, Dominic invites the audience to feel the power of hospitality, and to discover how giving before receiving can transform the way we live, lead, and relate to each other.

Speaker Bio

Dominic Gorham is currently the GRM of Sommerro House in Oslo / Norway. Born in London SW20 Dominic was educated at Wimbledon College and Kingsway Princeton. With 45 years of experience in hospitality between London, Paris and Oslo Dominic has now ventured into the hotel industry working under the Strawberry banner for the delightfully enigmatic Petter Stordalen. After a junior footballing adventure representing at the highest club level Dominic´s attention vered towards a musical career. Much fun and creativity was had but ultimately hospitality was the true calling and Paris was the schooling ground and the foundation to a dynamic and successful career. When not taking care of the properties and guests Dominic can be found knee high in a flowing  river casting a fly to a rising trout . This is where he finds the “sound of silence “. Playing almost every ball sport Dominic can be found on various courts, courses and pitches with his overriding passion being Chelsea FC.