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First Hospitality’s Roger Baker Named Chief Investment Officer and Advisor
First Hospitality | July 16, 2024
CHICAGO, IL (July 16, 2024) - First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, proudly announces the transition of Roger Baker from CFO to his new role as CIO and Advisor. With 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, including 16 years as a leader on First Hospitality's executive team, in this new role, Baker will advise on selected capital formation transactions as well as certain management and investor relations initiatives. "Roger’s leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of First Hospitality during his tenure and we’re pleased that he will continue to be part of ...
Hotel Equities Appoints Aik Hong Tan to Chief Investment Officer
Hotel Equities | June 11, 2024
Tan serves as a Principal for Greenwood Hospitality which joined HE through a strategic partnership in March 2022. ATLANTA, GA – June 11, 2024 – Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced Aik Hong Tan has been appointed to Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Tan serves as a Principal for Greenwood Hospitality which joined HE through a strategic partnership in March 2022. With 25+ years of experience in the financial and hospitality sectors, Tan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen which will be crucial in his expanded role as CIO. His expertise has been pivotal in expanding Greenwood...
DO’s and DON’Ts of Selling Tech to Hotels
Terence Ronson | April 29, 2024
By Terence Ronson INTRODUCTION This DOCUMENT outlines challenges CIOs and CTOs face when approached by tech vendors, highlighting communication issues that lead to frustration. It provides DOs and DON’Ts to help tech sellers effectively engage with decision-makers. This advice is backed by Martin's 35 years of International experience, where he managed tech deployment across hotels in the APAC region. His insights are valuable for vendors aiming to successfully market to the hospitality industry, emphasizing best practices for positively impacting guest experiences through technology. These do’s and don’ts are by no means an exhaus...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Sets New Investment Course; Hires Ian McAuley as Chief Investment Officer
Meyer Jabara Hotels | February 26, 2024
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Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Tiffany Leadbetter Donato as Chief Investment Officer
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | September 5, 2023
MILWAUKEE — Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of Tiffany Leadbetter Donato as its first chief investment officer. A proven hotel investment and asset management executive, Donato will oversee all transactional activities designed to fuel growth, including acquisitions, co-investments, and new third-party management contracts. Donato brings over 25 years of experience leading complex transactions within the lodging industry, spanning multiple geographies, diverse market dynamics, and deal types. Th...
Sonesta Appoints Jeff Knowlton as Chief Information Officer
Sonesta | July 31, 2023
NEWTON, Mass., July 31, 2023 -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jeff Knowlton as Chief Information Officer. "We welcome Jeff to Sonesta and look forward to leveraging his 25 years of experience leading IT teams and successfully implementing strategic initiatives within the hospitality industry," said John Murray, President and CEO at Sonesta. "As an accomplished technology executive, Jeff has the comprehensive experience that we believe will fuel Sonesta's growth and drive innovation in our business." Mr. Knowlton most recently served...
Peachtree Group Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
Peachtree Group | September 12, 2022
ATLANTA--Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") bolsters its executive leadership team with the promotion of Brian Waldman to chief investment officer and the appointment of Jeremy Stoler to executive vice president, debt capital markets. In these pivotal roles, Waldman will manage Peachtree's multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio and direct investment strategies across its distinct operating, lending and real estate divisions. Stoler will focus on supporting Peachtree's operating companies and growth into other real estate sectors. "With Brian and Jeremy, we are fortunate to have extremely talented, respected leaders who are highly experien...
Stonebridge Companies Welcomes Steve Kakaty as Chief Investment Officer
Stonebridge Cos | August 10, 2022
DENVER — Stonebridge Cos., a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer, announced Steve Kakaty joined the team as Chief Investment Officer. With more than 16 years of experience in the real estate industry, Kakaty will spearhead Stonebridge’s real estate platform. Stonebridge has been on the path towards expedited growth of both its third-party hotel management business as well as its real estate portfolio as it plans to add over $1 billion in properties following a recent investment made by TowerBrook Capital Partners and other private investors. “Our trademark Distinguished Hospitality™ is at...
