Paul Sacco

RLH Corp. has promoted Paul Sacco to EVP, president of global development. In his new role, he will oversee all franchise growth efforts for RLH Corp. brands worldwide, with a focus on organic growth. He joined the company in September 2017. In his role, he oversaw development of the company's upscale brands, including 10 new franchise license agreements with hotels owned by affiliates of Inner Circle Investments; the company's first refreshed Signature hotel in San Francisco; and The Island by Hotel RL, the first resort destination for the brand, among many other key hotel signings. Prior to joining RLH Corp., Sacco was president and chief development officer at TPG Hotels & Resorts, and held senior development roles at Pyramid Hotel Group and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.