Appointments

Mathew Woolf has been appointed as Executive Chef at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages

Canoe Place Inn, the historic Hampton Bays retreat and gateway to the East End, announced today the appointment of Chef Mathew Woolf as Executive Chef. With nearly three decades of global culinary experience, including Michelin-starred kitchens and five-star luxury properties, Chef Woolf will lead the property's food and beverage program into a new era of elevated coastal dining.

Michelle Armock has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Armock as chef de cuisine of MKT Restaurant & Bar, the hotel's award-winning signature restaurant. In her new role, Armock will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, menu development, and culinary innovation for MKT, working alongside Executive Chef Shaun Acosta to further elevate the restaurant's California-inspired dining experience.

Noah Brodsky has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Under Canvas

Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, today announced the appointment of Noah Brodsky as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brodsky succeeds Matt Gaghen, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and helped transform Under Canvas into a scaled, multi-brand hospitality platform with a portfolio spanning some of the country’s most sought-after national park gateways and outdoor destinations. Mr. Gaghen will transition to Executive Chairman through the end of 2026, after which he will join the Under Canvas Board of Directors.

Evan Neumann has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley has appointed Evan Neumann as Executive Chef of Auro, the resort's Michelin-starred restaurant. Neumann, whose career spans the kitchens of Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Christophe Bellanca, assumes leadership of Calistoga's only Michelin-starred dining room this April.

Aidan Dempsey has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Red Sea Resort

Aidan Dempsey has been appointed General Manager of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to one of the world’s most visionary new destinations. Set within the untouched beauty of Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, The Red Sea represents a bold reimagining of travel, where regenerative tourism, cultural authenticity, and ultra-luxury converge at an unprecedented scale.