Michael DeanCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Michael Dean as chief development officer, Americas. Dean will report to Javier Rosenberg, president, Americas.Carlson Rezidor has set forth an aggressive growth strategy across the Americas, including Latin America. This year the company introduced Radisson Blu to Latin America with key openings in Chile and Brazil. Dean will assume responsibility for spearheading this growth trajectory along with the expansion of Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson in the Americas. Dean joins Carlson Rezidor from GE Capital, where he played a pivotal role in creating a construction lending program that resulted in significant sales growth. Prior to GE Capital, he served in strategic leadership roles at Saratoga Hotel Group, Intell Management & Investments and Rockgate. Dean holds a bachelor of science degree from the School of Hotel Management at Florida International University in Miami.