Mrs. Lima is a veteran travel and hospitality industry executive with more than 25 years of experience and becomes the first female to hold the position of general manager at The New Yorker Hotel. Mrs. Lima brings a new high-energy profile to the position and intends to lead the staff of more than 500 employees in providing a superior level of quality service that meets the needs of both business and leisure guests. Prior to her current position of general manager, which took effect on July 1, 2009, Mrs. Lima served as controller and, more recently, as chief financial officer during her 14 years with The New Yorker Hotel. Before joining the hotel team in 1995, Mrs. Lima worked in various industry arenas providing her with a broad spectrum of business experience, including nine years at the publishing company News World Communications, Inc., which represents various national magazines and newspapers, including The Washington Times. She has also served as controller in various industry-related organizations, including three years at the wholesale company ILHWA as well as several years with Go Transportation, Inc., a tour and travel company. General Management USA & Canada United States New York New York