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Appointments

Diederik Visser has been appointed as Director of IT at Zien Group

Diederik has been appointed Director of IT at Zien Group to accelerate a digital-first approach to deliver a seamless hotel experience. Diederik, who has more than 23 years of experience in hospitality, will be responsible for the technology strategy at Zien Group, with the aim of increasing efficiency and automating processes. He brings a wealth of experience and passion from previous long-term roles with international hotel brands, including Hilton International, Radisson Hotel Group and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

Zien Group
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Neil Schubert has joined Hotel Communication Network Inc. (HCN) as Chief Product Officer

Forty-year hospitality industry technologist Neil Schubert has joined Canada-based Hotel Communication Network (HCN) as Chief Product Officer. With 20 of those years spent spearheading the technology initiatives for Marriott International, Schubert brings to HCN a wealth of knowledge in application development, product management, systems integration, financial systems management, infrastructure, IT architecture, and field service. His goal is to strategically transform HCN into a global hospitality communications brand. HCN's Navigator tablets are quickly gaining traction in hotels as a two-way communication device that easily and efficiently replaces in-room phones, alarm clocks, voice assistants and other electronics. Schubert will perform this role from his office in Wilmington, N.C.

Hotel Communication Network Inc. (HCN)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

John Barrar has been appointed as SVP of IT & Systems Integration at Sandpiper Hospitality

Barrar joined Sandpiper Hospitality from InterVision Systems, where he served as the Vice President of Customer Experience. Barrar previously spent more than 17 years with Capital One, helping the company grow to become the 6th largest bank in the United States. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stephen F. Austin State University and serves on the Advisory Board for that department today. Barrar is charged with significantly enhancing the company's information technology platform while spear-heading several major projects that will greatly improve the services we offer to associates, guests and clients. He will head the integration of the industry's best business intelligence platform, ProfitSword, into the company this year.

Sandpiper Hospitality
Richmond, Virginia, United States

Shane Husband has been appointed as Vice President of Technology at Groups360

Shane Husband joins Groups360 as senior vice president of technology, leading the company's technology and operations forward at its corporate headquarters. The hire follows Groups360's launch of real-time group rates and GroupSync™ Instant Booking across nearly 8,000 hotels, including Hilton Hotels, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, and selected IHG Hotel properties.

Groups360
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

JP Hurtado has joined Holiday Inn Club Vacations as Chief Information Officer

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a leading national vacation ownership company, today announced that JP Hurtado has joined the company as its Chief Information Officer. In this newly created role, JP will lead the company's various Information Technology (IT) teams. He will be responsible for leading, steering and accelerating the company's technology strategy and digital transformation.

IHG
Orlando, Florida, United States
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John Laplante has been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Extended Stay America, Inc.

John Laplante, Extended Stay America's new Chief Information Officer, also joins the company from G6 Hospitality, where he served as CIO and in other IT leadership roles for more than 10 years. John's experience includes nine years in Hospitality IT at Accor North America. He will be responsible for all technology-related functions.

Extended Stay
Charlotte, South Carolina, United States

Brian Yocam has been appointed as Director of Technology and Security at WaterWalk

Brian Yocam serves as the director of technology and security for WaterWalk. As a veteran in the industry, he brings more than 12 years of experience with various networking and IT security-focused programs and tools. Preceding his appointment at WaterWalk, Yocam served as the network manager at INTRUST Bank where he provided oversight and technical expertise to develop and implement cybersecurity programs and initiatives. Throughout his career, he has gained valuable experience and knowledge with various security tools, maintenance procedures and the safety of networks. Yocam graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's degree in information networking and telecommunications and then earned a master's degree in cyber security.

WaterWalk
Wichita, Kansas, United States

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
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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
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

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