Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has appointed Vera Tsoncheva as director of finance. Hilton says Tsoncheva brings a wealth of experience in strategic financial leadership within the hospitality industry and is known for her expertise in leading and developing teams to support the areas of finance, business planning, and budgeting.
Poised to become instrumental in the growth of Cote Family Destinations, Pruitt joins the company from Charlestowne Hotels, where she served as vice president of finance for the entire portfolio of forty boutique, soft-branded, and branded hotels, as well as the corporate operation. With over fifteen years of experience helping hospitality organizations reach their full potential, in addition to boutique and lifestyle properties, Pruitt's background includes resorts, such as PGA National Resort, Spa, & Golf Club, and branded hotels, including Radisson Hotel Group Americas. Over her career she has focused on managed hotels, on-boarding and opening new properties, and developing outstanding hotel finance teams. She specializes in system and process implementation, finding efficiencies, and making hotel finance accessible and practical for all.
Adding to its growing team of accomplished hospitality executives, Terranea Resort - a luxury, 582-room oceanfront resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula - has named Robert Austin, a skillful executive with a more than 30-year background in the luxury hospitality sector, its new vice president of finance.
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Jad Mouhkheiber as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Member of the Management Board. In this role he will lead the overall legal function of the luxury hotel group overseeing all areas of Legal, Compliance, Risk Management and Corporate Governance and providing legal counsel to all stakeholders.
In her new position, Cook will oversee the total accounting function for the organization, expanding her role to oversee the management company financials, risk management and information systems. She joined HVMG in October of 2015 as the vice president of accounting and finance.
In this role, he will lead Choice's overall financial strategy and corporate growth initiatives to drive ongoing expansion across major markets and maximize shareholder value. A more than 20-year veteran with Choice, Mr. Oaksmith has worked closely with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to grow the company's core business and adjacent lines of business, streamlined financial operations, enhanced capital allocation strategies, and utilized advanced analytics to drive strategic and operating decisions in support of the company's goals.
Beth Womersley joined HICV as Vice President of Internal Audit, where she will guide the Internal Audit team to ensure the efficiency, compliance, and alignment of internal controls and processes within the company's overarching growth objectives. With over 25 years of experience in building and leading internal audit teams, Beth's expertise is complemented by her tenure as a member of the Board of Governors for the Institute of Internal Auditors. Additionally, Beth is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
A 23-year veteran of the company, Christina Chan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific (excluding China). In her new elevated role, Christina will oversee Finance Operations, Asset Management, Compliance and Owner Relations; while providing counsel for the Administrative Finance, Business Analysis, and Feasibility teams in the region. During her career with Marriott, Christina has held critical leadership roles in Finance and Asset Management & Analysis.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (the "Company") today announced Jason Marino has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 30. He will succeed Anthony "Tony" Terry, who announced his intent to retire from the Company earlier this year.
As Chief Legal Officer, Schaus will oversee all aspects of legal affairs for the entire corporation. As Corporate Director of Sales and Revenue Management, Cardenas will manage all aspects of corporate sales and revenue management.
easyHotel, the affordable low-carbon hotel brand, has announced the appointment of Edward Jones as Finance Director to enhance its finance team as the Company drives forward with its ambitious expansion plan.
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Vishal Gosalia as the new Director of Finance. With an impressive background in hotel finance management, Mr. Gosalia brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, further strengthening the hotel's financial operations.
Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, and project management and development firm, is pleased to announce that Nick Brooks has joined the team as the firm's first General Counsel. With over 10 years of experience split between a law firm and being in house, Brooks will deliver tailored legal insight to support the growing firm and its architecture, design, procurement, construction, and business development teams. His expertise in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts will ensure Premier is optimally situated to continue providing exceptional service and results to their partners.
RLJ Lodging Trust today announced the appointment of Chad D. Perry as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Perry served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT). In his role at RLJ, Mr. Perry will lead the Company's legal department, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie D. Hale.
Remington Hospitality, a dynamic hotel management company that manages 128 hotels across more than 20 brands, has welcomed Joseph Klam as Chief Financial Officer. Klam, who brings almost 40 years of industry experience, will lead efforts out of the company's corporate offices in Dallas and oversee financial planning, accounting, and global financial operations for Remington Hospitality.
As Financial Director, Catterall will be responsible for overseeing the resort's financial operations and long-term growth. Catterall joins the team with over 19 years of experience leading financial teams across various industries and will head a team of nine at The Belfry Hotel & Resort. Most recently Catterall was the Director of Finance, HR & Business Systems at The Camping and Caravanning Club, and prior to this Divisional Director at Alton Tower Resorts.
Rosewood Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Yung as Chief Financial Officer. With an esteemed career that stretches more than 25 years, Yung has profound knowledge of the financial sector and also of the Rosewood ecosystem of brands, having spent the past two years at the helm of Rosewood Capital Ventures in the role of Managing Partner. During this time, Kevin also served as a strategic advisor to Rosewood Hotel Group, offering guidance and support across multiple areas of the business.
The Woodstock Inn & Resort announces the promotion of Lauren Thompson to controller. Thompson previously served as assistant controller when she joined the Woodstock Inn & Resort team in 2017.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, The U.S. Virgin Island's premier luxury resort, has named Isabel Mercado as its new Director of Finance. With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality industry and working with the Marriott brand, Mercado will oversee the property's long-term financial health and growth.
Marriott International, a leading hospitality company known for its exceptional service and unparalleled guest experiences, is pleased to announce the promotion of Supratik Roy Chaudhuri to the position of Market Director of Finance for Goa and Belagavi. He will continue to work out of W Goa - the renowned luxury hotel nestled in the heart of North Goa. He will report directly to Sanjay Malhotra, Senior Area Director of Finance - South Asia, and W Goa's General Manager Tanveer Kwatra.