Aqua-Aston Hospitality, a distinguished player in the hospitality industry with a legacy dating back to 1948, proudly announces the appointment of Andrea Mue as its new Managing Director. Mue steps into this role succeeding Denis Ebrill, who recently retired.
Darehshiri's previous roles with Atlific were director of finance & strategy, corporate manager, special projects and corporate accountant. He has been with Atlific for almost 11 years.
In her newly expanded role, Hyangsoon oversees financial reporting and analyzes data that supports decision-making and long-term financial strategy planning in both Canada and the United States. Her extensive leadership background in finance within the hotel industry enables her to support a wide range of markets across North America as well as supporting new hotels during transition into management. Since joining HE in 2020, Hyangsoon has been integral in developing and implementing strategic finance procedures, including communicating process enhancements, training and developing staff, and evaluating departmental efficiencies.
Suzanne possesses extensive financial and management expertise, with a noteworthy 13-year focus on real estate and hotel management. In her new role, she oversees various aspects of financial management to include day-to-day operations, with a primary focus on maintaining accurate and timely financial records. She and her team are responsible for ensuring compliance in financial reporting, the establishment and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensuring the precision of financial records.
Rich Wilhelm has joined M3 as the Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 29 years of invaluable experience to his role. With an extensive background in the fintech and software industries, Rich has held leadership positions in finance and accounting teams, as well as roles in operations and investor relations. Rich's previous collaborations with business leaders will provide the necessary financial acumen and strategic insights to drive the success of M3's business initiatives.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that Julie DeCecco, the company's current deputy general counsel and vice president, has been appointed general counsel and executive vice president. She succeeds David Shapiro who is leaving the company to pursue a new career opportunity. DeCecco will be effective in the role immediately and Shapiro will be supporting a successful transition through February 23, 2024.
Kat Fonda was promoted to senior director, federal affairs. This promotion recognizes her ongoing contributions to AHLA's federal advocacy work in areas such as labor regulations, industry coalition leadership, and expanding AHLA's political influence in Washington, D.C. Fonda joined AHLA in 2023 from Fundraising Inc., where she served as a fundraising consultant to several dozen members of Congress.
Sarah Bratko was promoted to vice president, state & local government affairs & policy counsel. In this role, Bratko will help develop and expand AHLA's state & local policy team, which has been a critical component of AHLA as it works to deliver advocacy results for hoteliers across the country. Bratko joined AHLA in 2022 from the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and has been an invaluable resource on policy analysis for AHLA.
Matt Carrier was promoted to senior vice president of federal affairs, policy, and research. In this role, Carrier will lead AHLA's federal advocacy team, with a focus on congressional engagement and regulatory issues. Additionally, he will continue to oversee the association's industry research efforts. Carrier joined AHLA in early 2020 having previously spent nearly a decade working in the hotel industry, most recently at Marriott International.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the visionary developer behind the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced the appointment of Martin Greenslade as Group Chief Financial Officer.
New CFO Lisa Conner brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership and accounting roles to Mainsail Lodging & Development. Conner spent more than 10 years working with the Big Four global accounting firms PwC and KPMG as Senior Manager of Audit and more than 15 years in M&A with private equity, public and privately held companies. She also has a proven track record of success in managing financial operations and implementing business process improvements as an Advisory Consultant with RGP, Steven Douglas and Tampa Bay CPA Consulting. Conner will oversee Mainsail's finances, project accounting and hotel operational accounting, working closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities to grow the company's core domestic businesses. Conner received her bachelor's degree in business accounting from Stockton University and is a licensed CPA in Florida and New Jersey.
Joining Conner is Director of Accounting Ben Miele, bringing more than 30 years of accounting, tax, and audit experience to the team. In his most recent role, Miele served as Director of Accounting for clients of a large global accounting and consulting firm. A Florida CPA, Miele's focus will be on reviewing and analyzing financial information, improving controls, and establishing accounting policies and procedures across all of Mainsail's properties. Miele received his bachelor's degree in business administration, majoring in accounting, from UMass Lowell.
Certified Senior Paralegal Lori Nelson brings nearly three decades of experience to Mainsail, specializing in corporate matters, intellectual property, and complex litigation cases on both the state and federal level. Nelson joins Mainsail from Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, where she worked as a Senior Paralegal and most recently a Litigation Support Specialist. She is one of an elite handful who have managed more than 120 in-house litigation cases using Relativity during the last four years. Her expertise will be instrumental in navigating legal complexities and ensuring compliance across all Mainsail properties. Nelson is a graduate of Youngstown State University and the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta.
Agnes Park has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, and will oversee global legal, compliance, and regulatory functions, ensuring the utmost standards of legal compliance and excellence are maintained throughout development, operations, and corporate activities.
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. has appointed Bret McLeod as the company's next Chief Financial Officer. McLeod has more than 20-years of financial leadership experience, a majority spent within the hospitality industry, and will oversee the company's finance and accounting functions as well as serve as a member of Great Wolf Resorts' executive leadership team responsible for driving the company's business transformation and growth.
With 21 years of experience in financial management across renowned brands, Hachem is the new finance director. In her role at Iconic Towers, she will oversee financial management, strategic planning, and comprehensive business reviews.
Robert Garcia has joined the group as Corporate Controller where he will bring more than three decades of expertise in hospitality accounting, most notably a decade at Hay Creek Hotels where he served as Vice President of Finance. During his tenure, he played a key role in overseeing the company's growth from 5 hotels to over 20 while managing the Finance, IT, and Insurance departments. Garcia will be responsible for implementing highly effective financial strategies to maximize the profitability and financial health of the entire Main Street portfolio.
Pär Christiansen has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer for Scandic Hotels Group (publ). Pär will start his new position March 1 and will be a member of Scandic's Executive Committee. Åsa Wirén, who is currently Chief Financial Officer at Scandic Hotels Group, will leave Scandic.
Neerav Gorasia has been promoted to Director Hotel Performance for Pro-invest Hotels. Formerly Operations Excellence Manager since January 2023, Neerav is a Law and Commerce graduate and a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CAANZ). He brings expertise from numerous senior finance and accounting positions within Mantra Group, Accor Hotels & Shangri-La as well as leading the finance function at Sonic Healthcare.In this pivotal role, Neerav will work in close collaboration with Operations & Functional Leaders across the Pro-invest Group portfolio to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to drive Hotel performance.
Raines has hired Perry MacLennan as general counsel. In this new role, MacLennan will serve on the executive team and oversee all legal aspects of the Raines business. His primary responsibilities will include strategic legal, deal structure, and risk management. Perry will also assist the company in managing its workforce of approximately 1,400 team members, leveraging his previous experience as a labor and employment attorney in private practice. He will report to managing partners Grey Raines and David Tart.