Allison Reid has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New York
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has appointed Allison Reid to chief development officer for the Americas region. Reid has a history of success in development, real estate investments, finance and hotel operations. In her role at Kimpton she will be responsible for leading real estate development and management contracts across the brand. Prior to Kimpton, Reid served as SVP of North America development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, overseeing development and acquisition efforts for all 11 of its brands in North America, the Caribbean and French Polynesia. Reid was also instrumental in launching three new brands including Starwood’s Tribute Portfolio, a collection of independent, four-star hotels, where she signed more than ten deals in the first year. Reid was also the CFO for W Hotels, driving strategic operating and brand growth initiatives. Reid spent six years at Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in various finance and regional roles prior to Starwood, and is a graduate of Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and hotel management.
