William Cutillo has been appointed General Manager at Graduate Roosevelt Island in New York
Graduate Hotels® is pleased to announce the appointment of the executive team at Graduate Roosevelt Island, the brand's debut property in New York City and island's first ever hotel. Positioned at the entrance of the Cornell Tech campus, the 224-key, 18-story hotel is managed by Highgate and offers a scholastic retreat in the middle of the East River with bright, modern spaces and breathtaking views of Manhattan, Queens and beyond. William Cutillo joins Graduate Roosevelt Island as General Manager bringing over 15 years of hotel operations experience to the property.
Cutillo and Dalal assumed their positions in late 2020 and early 2021, respectively. Over the course of their first few months with the hotel, they have been focused on assembling an impressive team of like-minded individuals to deliver an unforgettable hotel experience, as well as laying the groundwork for memorable, distinctly New York, partnerships and guest experiences.
A graduate of Baruch College, Cutillo brings a strong understanding of the hotel business to Graduate Roosevelt Island ranging from the front of house roles, to the financial and operational side of the business, all crucial in successfully operating and managing a hotel. His experience has been cultivated at various hotels, primarily within the Starwood family, including the W, Westin and Sheraton brands in New York. Cutillo joins Graduate Roosevelt Island following a General Manager role at Paramount Hotel. Cutillo holds a Black Belt certification in Six-Sigma, which he brings to Graduate Roosevelt Island to ensure the practice of process improvement keeps the hotel running at peak efficiency and satisfaction. Over the course of Cutillo's career, he has been awarded various recognitions and titles including Starwood's "Hotel of the Year" and "Best in Class Manager" as a member of the opening team at W Hoboken Hotel. Cutillo's love and deep understanding of New York City will be front and center at the Graduate Roosevelt Island where he is tasked with delivering a new perspective on visiting and enjoying the city. At Graduate Roosevelt Island the history of the island and its role in New York will be an important pillar in Cutillo's staff training, ensuring that guests and local New Yorkers visiting the island have an understanding of the island's unique role in New York's heritage and enjoy their experience in the space to its fullest.
