Jon Sakshaug has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Emma
Hotel Emma at Pearl is pleased to announce that Jon Sakshaug will assume the role of General Manager, effective February 2022. Jon, who previously served as Hotel Emma's Vice President of Finance, was a member of the property's opening team in 2015 and has been instrumental in solidifying the hotel's standard of excellence.
Jon's career began in New York City where he worked with the Peninsula Hotel and held various operational roles. Gravitating towards the independent, private, and entrepreneurial side of hospitality, Jon later served as a key partner in opening and running some of the most unique properties in the United States. In his past role as Chief Financial Officer for The Garrett Hotel Group portfolio, Jon oversaw luxury and highly acclaimed Relais and Châteaux properties such as The Inn of Five Graces, Lake Placid Lodge, and The Point. In addition, Jon opened up the acclaimed The Ivy Hotel Baltimore and Hotel Teatro, Denver.
In his decades of experience, Jon has refined his understanding of premium hospitality and built a career focused on guest satisfaction.
His outstanding hospitality prowess and appreciation for the hotel industry, particularly the boutique and independent sector, make Jon a tremendous asset to Hotel Emma. Under his direction, the hotel will continue to set an exemplary standard for luxury and sophistication in San Antonio.
Jon Sakshaug is an alumnus of Southern New Hampshire University – Class of 1988.