Pierre-Louis GiacottoCarlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced a key leadership appointment for the new Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel currently under construction in Chicago. Pierre-Louis Giacotto brings 25 years of hotel experience, including 20 years with Sofitel. He most recently served as general manager of the Rosemont Hotel, formerly the Sofitel Chicago O’Hare, and oversaw operations of the 300-room full service property. Giacotto successfully led the transition between Sofitel and the hotel’s current management company. Prior to that, he was hotel manager for Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, a full-service luxury property in downtown Chicago. In addition to completing his hotel management degree in Grenoble and Paris, France, his education includes courses in property asset management, leadership and hotel management at Cornell University.