Tom Bardenett
AHLA Foundation Welcomes New 2023 Board of Trustees
The AHLA Foundation | January 30, 2023
WASHINGTON (January 30, 2023) – The AHLA Foundation today announced its newly elected 2023 Board of Trustees, which includes a diverse slate of senior leaders from across the hotel industry who are committed to changing lives and building the hospitality workforce of tomorrow. Tom Bardenett, chief operating officer for RLJ Lodging Trust, will continue his role as the chairman of the board; Julienne Smith, chief development officer, Americas, at IHG Hotels and Resorts remains vice chair; and Anu Saxena, president and global head of Hilton Supply Management, will continue to serve as secretary and treasurer. “It is a privilege to be Ch...
AHLA Announces 2023 Officers, Board, Executive Committee
AHLA | January 30, 2023
RLJ Lodging Trust’s Leslie D. Hale Named Chair WASHINGTON (Jan. 30, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2023 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, which include top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry. RLJ Lodging Trust President & CEO Leslie D. Hale was named chair of the board; Hilton Chief Financial Officer and President, Global Development Kevin Jacobs was named vice chair; Aimbridge Hospitality President & CEO Michael J. Deitemeyer joins as secretary/treasurer; RLJ Lodging Trust Chief Operating Officer Tom Bardenett will remain chair...
