Kirk Jones has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Pyramid Global Hospitality
Alex Cabañas, chief executive officer of Benchmark Hospitality International®, has announced that Kirk Jones has been promoted to chief financial officer of the recognized global leader in the management and marketing of resorts, hotels and conference centers. The company’s Benchmark Resorts & Hotels-brand portfolio merged with Gemstone Hotels & Resorts this past Monday, bringing the total number of properties managed to 58. Mr. Jones was previously senior vice president of finance for Benchmark Hospitality. Kirk Jones joined Benchmark Hospitality International in the spring of 2015. He brought with him an extensive professional background in international hospitality financial management. He has previously held positions such as executive vice president of finance for Capella Hotel Group, a company with a portfolio of independent and branded properties across the globe. He has also held property and regional financial leadership positions within several branded hotel companies, including Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Doubletree and Embassy Suites. This past May, Kirk Jones was honored with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Cleveland State University. Mr. Jones resides in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston.
