Ithaca Hummus founder Chris Kirby named 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator
Published on May 6, 2026
Chris Kirby ’15, founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus, has been named the 2026 Cornell Hospitality Innovator. Kirby will be honored at the annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator celebration on June 2 in New York City, hosted by the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship. The award recognizes visionary leaders whose work is transforming industries through innovation, entrepreneurship and impact.