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Cendyn Names Jeffrey A. Cross New Chief Financial Officer
Cendyn | August 22, 2024
Senior Finance and Operations Executive with a proven ability to drive revenue growth set to enhance Cendyn’s fiscal position. Boca Raton, Florida – August 22, 2024: Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey A. Cross as Chief Financial Officer. As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jeff will play a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy and operations of the company. As a key member of the executive team, Jeff will oversee financial planning, risk management, and reporting to ensure the company’s financial health by managing budgets, forecasting fu...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Michael Leahy as Chief Financial Officer
Arch Amenities Group | July 8, 2024
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (July 8, 2024) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the appointment of travel and hospitality veteran Michael Leahy as chief financial officer. “Michael Leahy is a resourceful finance and team leader with an analytical approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate efforts across all levels of an organization to achieve key deliverables,” said Steven Rudnitsky, Arch chairman. “He will support each of our businesses...
Aimbridge Hospitality Names William Davenport Chief Financial Officer
Aimbridge Hospitality | June 5, 2024
Accomplished finance executive brings 30-plus years of extensive experience across hospitality, foodservice and retail to the top third-party hotel management company PLANO, Texas, June 5, 2024—Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, today announced William Davenport as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8. Davenport will sit on the organization’s executive leadership team and report directly to Craig S. Smith, Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Davenport will oversee the financial management of the company and have direct respo...
Hotel Equities Promotes Eric McCarthy-Zink to Chief Financial Officer
Hotel Equities | May 24, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – May 24, 2024 – Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced Eric McCarthy-Zink has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Eric joined the company in 2021 through Hotel Equities’ strategic partnership with The Hotel Group. Recognizing his talents early on, Eric was promoted to oversee hotel accounting for the enterprise. During his tenure, Eric’s leadership and expertise have been vital to the financial health and strategic direction of the organization. In his new role as CFO, Eric will oversee enterprise-wide finance and accounting. He will strategically support the firm's pa...
DiamondRock Hospitality Company Implements Leadership Changes and Simplified Organizational Structure
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | April 15, 2024
Jeffrey Donnelly Appointed Chief Executive Officer; Briony Quinn Appointed Chief Financial Officer; Justin Leonard Appointed President Appointments Capitalize on DiamondRock's Strong Bench and Proven Talent to Drive Continued Business Momentum Company Reaffirms 2024 Annual Guidance BETHESDA, Md., April 15, 2024 -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a lodging-focused real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 36 premium hotels and resorts in the United States, today announced leadership changes and a simplified organizational structure to drive continued business momentum: Jeffrey Donnelly, previ...
Riding the CFO Roundabout: Securing Hospitality’s Financial Leadership Future
Bill Conn | April 4, 2024
By Bill Conn CFOs are on the move. Since 2022, the hospitality sector has witnessed a dramatic shift in its financial leadership environment. Data shows that during the first six months of 2023, 103 CFO (Chief Financial Officer) changes occurred in Fortune 1000 companies.[1] This number represents a 30% increase from the 79 changes in the same period in 2022. From a hospitality perspective, this CFO “carousel” and the high demand in 2023 for CFOs and other finance executives is unlike anything the industry has ever experienced. The demand for top talent has risen across all disciplines, but 2023 was definitely the year of the CFO. Sur...
Spire Hospitality Strengthens Leadership Team With the Appointment of Jamelia Lehn as CFO
Spire Hospitality | March 18, 2024
IRVING, TX — March 18, 2024 — Spire Hospitality has appointed Jamelia Lehn, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO). In her new role, Lehn will be responsible for all matters related to financial management and will also play a critical role in developing new operating efficiencies, responding to owner and investor needs, maximizing results, and supporting new business development and company growth. “I am delighted to welcome Jamelia to Spire Hospitality," said Chris Russell, CEO of Spire Hospitality. "She has a stellar reputation as a leader and results-driven professional, as well as extensive experience working for top-tier...
Cycas Hospitality Makes Three Senior Appointments to Leadership Team
Cycas Hospitality | March 6, 2024
Cycas Hospitality today announced three, senior appointments to further strengthen the hotel management company’s leadership team, as it continues its expansion across Europe. Keith Griffiths has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and joins Cycas Hospitality following a series of senior leadership roles, including as CEO of Atlas and Starboard Hotels. Griffiths will lead the operational divisions across the UK & Ireland alongside Julia Harnischfeger recently appointed to oversee the operational direction of the continental European portfolio. Griffiths said: “Cycas is an outstanding company with a stunning portfolio of br...
