Gregg Forde has been appointed as Executive VP and COO at Island Hospitality Management LLC

Gregg Forde joined Island Hospitality Management's predecessor in 2003 after beginning his hospitality career with Marriott International in 1998. He has risen steadily through the ranks, serving as general manager, area manager, portfolio manager, regional manager, regional vice president, senior vice president of operations, executive vice president and now also as chief operating officer. In this new role, Forde will be responsible for all hotel operations, revenue management, talent acquisition, sales & marketing and development & service organizations. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with a double major from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, Australia.