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Appointments

Suchitra Reddy has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Visual Matrix Property Management System (Image Technology Systems)

Reddy was named Chief Information Officer (CIO) and will be leading the implementation and management of the company's information and computer technology systems to ensure they continually align with the needs of the company and of its hotel clients. Prior to joining Visual Matrix, Reddy spent almost 10 years at Exeter Finance. The last six years she was Vice President of Enterprise PMO & QA for the subprime auto lender.

Visual Matrix Property Management System (Image Technology Systems)
Richardson, Texas, United States

Shanu Ammunni has been appointed as Vice President - Information Technology at The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts

With an overall experience of 18 years, Shanu's work experience includes assignments with Marriott, Wyndham and IHG Hotels & Resorts across the Middle East. Prior to joining The Leela, he was Group Director of IT, Hospitality at Al Mulla Group based in Dubai.He is a result-oriented technology leader with extensive cross-cultural expertise in the Hospitality IT sector. Well versed with interconnected information management disciplines, he has delivered value-based programs with a strong commitment to achieve organizational goals.

The Leela
Mumbai Maharashtra, India

Joel Pyser has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Americas at Thynk.Cloud

Industry veteran Joel Pyser joins Thynk.Cloud as Chief Executive Officer, Americas. Most recently the Senior Vice President of Sales with Amadeus Hospitality, Pyser brings a deep understanding of the hospitality technology landscape. Prior to Amadeus Hospitality, Pyser served as SVP of Sales with Newmarket International, Chief Operating Officer with Passkey, and before transitioning to the technology side of the business, Vice President of Field Sales with Marriott International.

Thynk
Ixelles, Florida, United States

Scott Gantkin has been appointed as Director of Hospitality Technology at Ease Hospitality

Ease Hospitality, the luxury management company leading workplaces and events into the future, has announced the appointment of Scott Gantkin as its new Director of Hospitality Technology. With almost two decades of experience, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that spans over a wide variety of industries. A recognized expert in audiovisual technology, specializing in the hospitality and event industry, Scott brings a diverse background that complements the Ease Hospitality team and mission. Bringing nearly 20 years of experience, Scott's experience aids in transforming traditional expectations of customer service in conferencing and amenity management into luxury lifestyle, full-service audiovisual experiences. Scott's unique experience brings depth to the role. Working hands-on through his career, he joins Ease Hospitality having led the technological strategy for permanent integration projects and upwards of 150 events annually. Scott was recently listed as one of the top 40 AV professionals under the age of 40 in North America.

Ease Hospitality
New York, New York, United States
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Augustin Cacot has joined YOTEL as Vice President of Demand

Augustin Cacot joins YOTEL as Vice President of Demand leading digital performance, commercial innovation, analytics, and CRM globally. Cacot joins from Duetto where he was VP of customer success for EMEA elevating revenue strategy and driving change management for customers. Prior to Duetto, he was Regional Director of Revenue for the UK city center assets of Starwood Capital managed by Principal Hayley, Four Pillars and De Vere Venues and held roles at Concorde Hotels and The Set Hotels in revenue management positions.

YOTEL
London, United Kingdom

Lena Katz has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Selina LTD

Selina, the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality brand targeting Millennial and Gen Z travelers, is pleased to announce that Lena Katz has joined its executive team as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Katz reports to Selina's co-founder and CEO, Rafael Museri, and is responsible for overseeing Selina's technology roadmap and innovation initiatives including product development.

Selina LTD
London, United Kingdom

Jason Doebrich has been appointed as Vice President of Technology at Virgin Hotels

Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to welcome Jason Doebrich as Vice President of Technology. Doebrich, who is based in Miami, will be responsible for the brand's continued growth and innovation in the technology space. Jason brings more than 20 years of leadership excellence in information technology services, including executive management, compliance, system architecture and project management.

Virgin Hotels
Miami, Florida, United States

Michael Mitchell has joined M3 as Vice President of IT and Security

M3, the hospitality sector's #1 cloud-based accounting, financial reporting, and data management platform, announced that Michael Mitchell has joined their team as the VP of IT and Security. Michael comes to M3 with over 20 years in information technology, holding roles such as CIO, CSO, and VP of Engineering. He has experience with software development, data management, infrastructure management, integrations, project management, and extensive leadership.

M3
Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

Taywin (Tex) Khampasri has been appointed as Chief Information Officer at Rosewood Hotel Group

Taywin spent over 15 years in IT, having developed enterprise digital technology and data strategy across hospitality, food, and lifestyle businesses. Prior to joining Rosewood, Taywin held the role of Vice President of IT Digital for Minor International, where he led the design and re-platforming of the company's e-commerce web and mobile application platform. Taking his unique experience to Rosewood, he will design and implement scalable technology solutions that will deliver the very best customer service and optimize business processes further to build the most effective data-driven organization.

Rosewood Hotel Group
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Mark Kelly has been appointed as Senior Solutions Consultant at Maestro

Maestro is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Kelly as a Senior Solutions Consultant. A Maestro veteran for 23 years, Kelly has been an active part of the Maestro service and management teams since 1996, previously serving as Senior Product Strategist. With extensive experience as a senior sales engineer, Kelly had been a key contributor to the development of Maestro during his tenure. Following a brief two-year post with another PMS vendor, Kelly returns to Maestro to help drive business development, collaborate on new products, reconnect with customers and prospects alike, and re-emerge as one of the company's trusted advisors.

Maestro
Auburn, Alabama, United States
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Brent Lessing has been appointed as Chief Information and Digital Officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts

Since joining Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2019 as chief information officer, Brent Lessing has led the Information Technology team, and made strides in improving the company's core infrastructure to move to cloud-based technologies. In his new role as chief information and digital officer, Brent's responsibilities will expand to include CRM and loyalty, and developing the brand's digital strategy to improve the guest experience.

Omni
Dallas, Texas, United States

Kellie Ann Cahill has been appointed as Complex Commercial Director at Conrad New York Midtown

Kellie Ann Cahill, CMP has been named Complex Commercial Director at Conrad New York Midtown. The 562-room property, consisting mostly of suites, is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton's three distinct global luxury hotel brands. Cahill, a certified meetings professional, will lead the commercial sales, events, revenue, and marketing teams at the luxury hotel with a strategic approach to generate business within the entertainment, business, and international leisure segments; all while supporting the property's mission to provide outstanding service to guests. This is a complex role for Cahill which also includes her oversight of these responsibilities at the 1,878-room New York Hilton Midtown as well.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States