Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has announced the appointment of Yousef Masharqa as the new director of finance. A Jordanian national with over a decade of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder relations, Masharqa brings a wealth of expertise to the team.
Cameron Speedie has been promoted to Senior Director, Finance & Control, SEAP from his previous role as Regional Financial Controller, Middle East, East Africa & Nigeria.
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, formerly known as NH Hotel Group, recently announced the appointment of Ana Muñoz Sánchez as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This appointment marks a strategic turning point for the hotel group, reinforcing its commitment to optimising its financial performance on a global scale.
ATLANTA, July 9, 2024—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that Ron Fader has been named senior vice president, finance and accounting. In his new role, Fader will ensure excellence in the hotel day-to-day financial accounting, financial reporting, cash flow planning and management activities, while bolstering the accounting and finance team to help support future growth.
Shangri La Eros New Delhi proudly announces the appointment of Parul Jain as the Director of Finance. With a deep passion for financial excellence and nearly two decades of diverse industry experience, Parul brings exceptional expertise and a dedication to driving the hotel's financial success.
Charlie Tickler, who joins the team as Director of Finance, brings a wealth of financial experience to the team and understands the Novotel brand inside out, joining the team from Novotel Melbourne South Wharf. Excited to be part of the largest hotel development in Australia of the year, Charlie is forecasting blue skies ahead.
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Freudenthaler as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Shangri-La Muscat has announced the appointment of Deepak Mehta as the resort's new director of finance.
Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent"), franchisor to leading family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, announced today that it has hired Louis DiPietro as Executive Vice President and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. DiPietro brings over 18 years of restaurant industry leadership experience and expertise in Corporate Governance, SEC rules and regulations, risk management, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and restaurant franchising. The addition of DiPietro is the latest example of Ascent's commitment to building a world class leadership team equipped to achieve its long-term strategic goals.
Sirenia Liu has been hired as Area Hotel Controller forPacifica Hotels. With an extensive 30-year career working in the hospitality industry, Liu spent two years as the Director of Accounting and Business Development at the infamous Hotel Indigo in Downtown LA. Specializing in the Los Angeles area, Liu kicked off her career in the hospitality industry with positions at Aloft El Segundo, Fairfield Marriott El Segundo, Luxe City Center Hotel, Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheraton Delfina, and many more.
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, hospitality management company and the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced William Davenport as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8. Davenport will sit on the organization's executive leadership team and report directly to Craig S. Smith, Chief Executive Officer.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners is proud to announce that Shannon Unger has joined the corporate headquarters team in Frederick, Maryland as the new Financial Controller.
HBX Group, a leading TravelTech B2B ecosystem player, announced today that Chief Financial Officer Andrés García-Tenorio will leave his role and step away from the business over the next 12 months, following a planned succession process. The company has appointed Brendan Brennan, former CFO of ICON plc, as the new CFO, effective October 2024.
Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced Eric McCarthy-Zink has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Eric joined the company in 2021 through Hotel Equities' strategic partnership with The Hotel Group. Recognizing his talents early on, Eric was promoted to oversee hotel accounting for the enterprise. During his tenure, Eric's leadership and expertise have been vital to the financial health and strategic direction of the organization.
Anika Fischer will join the Company as Senior Vice President and General Counsel on June 3, 2024. Ms. Fischer, age 35, will report directly to Jeffrey J. Donnelly, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and will assume legal responsibilities from William J. Tennis, the Company's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, who previously announced his retirement effective as of June 30, 2024.
Mr. Spierto, age 34, joined the Company in November 2023 and previously served as Vice President, Corporate Controller of the Company from November 2023 until his May 2024 promotion to Chief Accounting Officer. As Vice President, Corporate Controller of the Company, Mr. Spierto was responsible for overseeing corporate accounting, financial reporting and technical accounting. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Spierto spent 12 years in the real estate and hospitality audit practice at Ernst & Young, LLP, most recently as a Senior Manager. Mr. Spierto is a certified public accountant and earned a B.S. and Master's in Accounting from the James Madison University.
ATLANTA-Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company has named Linda Philp, CPA, senior vice president & chief financial officer. In her role, she will be responsible for the company's accounting, financial reporting, tax, systems optimization/technology and risk management functions.
Interior Image Group (IIG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jocelyn Lurie to Vice President of Procurement. This appointment is a testament to the exceptional talent within IIG's team and Throughline dedication to excellence in hospitality, multi-family, and commercial interior design and procurement. Throughline by IIG is the comprehensive procurement management division of Interior Image Group.
Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, project management, and development firm, is pleased to announce that Corina Heizer has been appointed as the firm's new Vice President of Procurement. With more than 15 years of interior design experience and 11 years of procurement expertise, Heizer will oversee the daily operations of the Procurement team, and will be responsible for managing the department's Procurement Associates.
Dubai World Trade Centre Cluster has appointed Anirudh Chaturvedi as cluster director of finance at Novotel World Trade Centre, Ibis World Trade Centre and Ibis One Central.