Suzanne Saunders

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, has named Suzanne Saunders its vice-president of design & construction. In her new role, Saunders will be responsible for the planning and execution of new development and renovation projects, as well as capital expense planning and execution.

Prior to joining HVMG, Saunders spent more than a decade with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, most recently serving as regional vice-president, project services/design and planning – Americas. During her tenure there, she oversaw the development and growth for all franchised Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels and all owned properties throughout the Americas. She has held a number of commercial construction management positions throughout the years, including senior construction manager for Panera Bread, LLC, construction manager with Jack-in-the-Box Restaurants and senior project manager with Hilton Corporation. Saunders received her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Lamar University.