tarwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm focused on real estate and energy investments, today announced that Steve Goldman has rejoined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Hotel Acquisitions for the Americas. In his new role, Mr. Goldman will work closely with Cody Bradshaw, Managing Director and Global Head of Hotel Asset Management, to lead the sourcing, underwriting and acquisition of hotel & leisure investments in the U.S. and drive performance post acquisition. Mr. Goldman began his new role on January 31^st.

Mr. Goldman has more than 35 years of hospitality experience, including all aspects of hotel acquisitions, development, finance, operations and sales. Prior to rejoining Starwood Capital, Mr. Goldman held Chief Executive Officer roles at FelCor Lodging Trust, including through the integration of its merger with RLJ Lodging Trust, and Sunstone Hotel Investors. He served as President of SH Group (now called SH Hotels & Resorts), Barry Sternlicht's innovative hotel brand management company, and as Chief Executive Officer of Societe du Louvre, a Paris-based luxury hotel business that was owned by an affiliate of Starwood Capital at the time. Earlier in his career, Mr. Goldman held senior acquisitions and asset management roles for Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.