Lisa Zandee has been appointed Senior VP, Brand Management at Denihan Hospitality
Lisa Zandee oversees all touch points and communications for Denihan’s Affinia Hotels and The James brands, as well as the Company’s luxury independents, The Surrey and The Benjamin in New York City, and other affiliate hotels. Zandee has served as a full time consultant for Denihan since the Company’s acquisition of The James in 2008, a brand of which she was a founder. She has led the brand management, marketing and public relations for The James since its inception in 2004 – including the launch of The James Chicago, The James New York, and, most recently, The James Royal Palm in Miami. Prior to forming her own consultancy in 2005, Zandee served as Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing for W Hotels Worldwide, where she played an integral role in growing the brand around the world. She began her career at American Airlines and also held senior positions at the luxury Savoy Group in the UK and at Leading Hotels of the World.
