The Boutique Search Firm
Heads Above the Rest - February 2026

The Newsletter of The Boutique Search Firm, a worldwide retained recruiting firm specializing in hospitality management.

Market update​​​

• Private industry added 172K employees in the prior month as the economy started the year strong.
  • Food services added 27K employees partially offset by hotels removing 10K employees
• The Boutique Search Firm earned recognition from Business Insider as one of the best recruiting firms in the nation
  • America's Top Recruiting Firms - Business Insider
• The Boutique Search Firm earned recognition on Forbes’ 2025 list of Best Executive Search Firms, highlighting its excellence in talent acquisition and client service.
  • Forbes 2025 America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms List​

 
Recent Appointments
 
­­North America​​

• David Wiley has been appointed as VP of Sales at Agentic Hospitality. She will lead early-stage customer engagement and growth, helping hoteliers understand why AI infrastructure has become essential.
  
• Jenny Simonson has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. Her journey began at Four Seasons Resort Aviara and spans notable properties including Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale and Four Seasons Resort Westlake Village.
  
• Guy Maisnik has been promoted to Chair at JMBM Global Hospitality Group. He is a partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP ("JMBM") since 2003.
• Amy Burcham has been appointed as Spa Director at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. A seasoned leader known for transforming luxury spas into singular destinations.
  
• Senthil Krishnamurthy has been appointed as Executive Chef at Snowpine Lodge in Alta. With more than 22 years of international experience across luxury resorts.
  
• Allison Sayer has been appointed as Director of Global Sales (Luxury Leisure and Business Travel) at Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). She has known for her dedication to client service and her deep knowledge of international travel.
  
• Kelly Egan Merryfield has been appointed as Director of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships at The Wall Street Hotel in New York.  In this role, she will oversee all aspects of the hotel's brand positioning.
  
• Brittany Jernigan (BJ) Hampton has been appointed as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events at Andaz West Hollywood. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, she will oversee revenue strategy, brand positioning, and integrated sales.
  
• Kristie Goshow has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Loews Hotels & Co. In this role, she will lead the company's Commercial strategy with oversight of Sales, Hotel Marketing, Revenue Management, Meetings & Events. 
  
• Thom Caska has been appointed as General Manager at Casa Marina Key West, and The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton. In his new role, he is responsible for managing Casa Marina, a 311-room beachfront property nestled along the southern edge of Key West. 
• Daryl Rhead has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. He brings with him extensive expertise in franchise services, international asset management, finance, hotel operations, and strategic transactions.
  
• Mark Buot has been appointed as Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at Charlestowne Hotels. He brings more than 15 years of F&B leadership experience, including senior roles with Park Hyatt Chicago.
  
• Kimber Lakes has been appointed as Corporate Director of Sales at Charlestowne Hotels. Her background spans senior revenue and operations roles, where she partnered closely with ownership groups.
  
• Ed Manning has been appointed as Director of Operations at Charlestowne Hotels. He brings extensive experience across resort, lifestyle, urban, and residential hotels, with time spent in senior leadership roles.
  
• Marguerite Veber has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hotel Terra Jackson Hole. She brings over three decades of luxury hospitality experience to the award-winning Teton Village hotel.
  
• Sharon Houghton has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at Destinations International. She will work closely with internal teams and industry partners to strengthen DI's value proposition.
  
• Bree Brostko has been appointed as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). In this role, he will partner closely with HSMAI Global and the HSMAI Foundation to lead marketing strategy.
  
• Dana Miller has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Boston. With an extraordinary career that spans over ten years at the award-winning waterfront hotel.
  
• Tyler Alford has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Crossroads Hotel in Kansas City. With a proven track record in shaping standout culinary and beverage programs.
  
• Satya Anand has been appointed as President U.S., Canada & CALA at Marriott International, Inc. Throughout his tenure, he has held leadership roles spanning operations, finance, and design.
  
• Federico “Fede” Greppi has been appointed as President, CALA at Marriott International in Miami. A trilingual, cross-disciplinary leader with more than 22 years of hospitality experience.
• Barbara Vale Quigley has been appointed as Director of People and Culture at The Meritage Resort and Spa. Bringing more than 20 years of hospitality-focused human resources leadership to the role.
  
• Paul Maddison has been appointed as Managing Director at The Meritage Resort and Spa. He brings decades of luxury leadership experience across California. 
  
• Keith Pierce has been appointed as Co-CEO at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. He has been a member of Sonesta's executive leadership team since 2021. 
  
• Jeff Leer has been appointed as Co-CEO at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. A member of RMR's management committee, has held senior finance and accounting leadership roles within the organization since 2013.
  
• Jake Lynch has been promoted to SVP Strategic Operations at Trinity Investments in Miami, He brings more than 15 years of industry experience spanning asset management, investment, and operational leadership.
  
• Daniel Haughan has been appointed as General Manager at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe in Montgomery. He brings a wealth of operational expertise and a proven track record across diverse hospitality environments.
  
• Guevara Quintero has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay in Kahuku. He brings an extraordinary international pedigree shaped by experience in some of the world's most celebrated kitchens.
  
• James Tattersall has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing at Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Sand Hill. In this role, he will serve as a key member of the pre-opening executive committee for Rosewood Calistoga.
  
• Daniel Strawn has been appointed as Director of Business Development at Alila Resorts. He brings more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to Alila, with a proven track record of commercial leadership and client relationship excellence. 
  
• Meaghan Lannon has been appointed as Director of Spa at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. She joins the resort with over 14 years of experience working in hospitality and wellness.
  
• Teresa Chen has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel MOHI by Appellation in Morgan Hill.  A seasoned hospitality executive with more than a decade of leadership experience across luxury and lifestyle hotel brands. 
  
• Ahmad Al-Dahle has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Airbnb, Inc. He is one of the world's leading experts in AI. He joins us from Meta, where he led Generative AI and the team behind the Llama family of open-source models. 
• Ryan Nickelson has been appointed as General Manager at Casa Don Alfonso at the The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. With more than a decade of leadership experience in high-volume, hospitality-driven environments.
  
• Sheila Buciuman has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. With over two decades of management experience, he has established himself as a leader in driving high-impact strategies.
  
• Katherine “Kate” Cosgrove has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek. A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 15 years of experience driving revenue growth across full-service resorts.
  
• Alison Mitchell has been appointed as General Manager at Apiary Hotel in Denver. She leads all pre-opening and operational readiness efforts for the property, including staffing, budgeting, brand development and standard operating procedures.
  
• Ksenia Poteraj has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Apiary Hotel in Denver. Earlier in her career, she worked in public relations, where she built a strong foundation in media relations. 
  
• Mark Sergot has been appointed as Chief Development Officer, Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), in Atlanta. He has more than 25 years of industry experience in sales leadership roles across global hospitality organizations.
  
• Alexander DeChagas has been appointed as General Manager at Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination by Hyatt. He brings two decades of Hyatt hospitality experience to his role, having previously served as director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.
  
• Shannon Sampson has been appointed to lead HVS Advisory Services Caribbean at HVS Advisory Services. He brings extraordinary expertise in market and feasibility studies, facility recommendations, valuations, and complex consulting.
  
• Jerome Arribas has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. He is a seasoned luxury hospitality executive whose distinguished career spans some of Four Seasons' most celebrated hotels and resorts around the world.
  
• Herve Cuyeu has been appointed as Complex Executive Chef at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin. With two decades of extensive experience at acclaimed culinary destinations.
  
• Linda Jean has been appointed as Spa Director at The Westin Nashville. She brings more than 14 years of experience leading luxury spa operations and developing holistic wellness programming 
• Tony Phillips has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Nashville. He joins The Westin Nashville following his time at Bobby Nashville, bringing more than 25 years of hospitality leadership experience.
  
• Michelle Dvortsin named as Director of Leisure Sales at Conrad Orlando at Evermore. She brings 20 years of luxury experience to the prestigious AAA Five Diamond resort delivering a new class of hospitality in Central Florida.
  
• Christian Quiñones has been appointed as Director of Culinary at W Aspen. He most recently served as Executive Chef at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, where he led expansive culinary operations and multiple food and beverage concepts. 
  
• Vidit Dalal has been appointed as Director of Rooms at W Aspen. He brings strong leadership and hospitality expertise to the role, having previously served in senior rooms and housekeeping leadership roles at well-regarded luxury properties. 
  
• Patrick O’Neil has been promoted to President at Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. In his expanded role, he will oversee day-to-day operations across the company’s hospitality portfolio and work closely with executive leadership to support the organization’s long-term strategic objectives.
  
• Elysse Altamirano has been appointed as Food and Beverage Director at Apiary Hotel Belleview Station in Denver. She served as Director of Food and Beverage Operations at The Art Hotel, where she led the banquets department.
  
• Mark Fraioli has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Concord Hospitality. He brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and real estate.
  
• Dean Bannon has been appointed as Vice President, Member Success & Development at The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd (LHW). He brings 20+ years of luxury hospitality leadership across commercial strategy and growth. 
  
• Helene Okabe has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Development at Concord Hospitality. In her expanded role, she will focus on identifying new management opportunities and growing the company's presence in the full-service hospitality segment.
  
• Matthew McCarthy has been promoted to Senior Director of Feasibility at Concord Hospitality. In this role, he will evaluate new development opportunities, analyze markets for growth potential and profitability.
  
• Zach Sennett has been appointed as Vice President, Operations – Americas at Baillie Lodges in Denver. He brings more than two decades of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, lodging operations, and revenue optimization.  
• Alison Wallace has been promoted to Complex Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex. She had an extensive career in hospitality spanning nearly 30 years.
  
• Desmond Lim has been appointed as Chef De Cuisine at Tempo by Hilton Times Square in New York. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has honed his culinary expertise through formal training at the French Culinary Institute.
  
• Tetyana Mykhaylyuk has been appointed as Director of Restaurants at Hard Rock Hotel New York. She brings more than 15 years of experience leading high-volume, multi-venue food and beverage operations.
  
• Fabian Ludwig has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hard Rock Hotel New York. He is a globally experienced culinary leader with more than 20 years of experience across luxury hotels and large-scale dining operations.
  
• Jonathan Moran has been appointed as Director of Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.   In this role, he will oversee the beverage program for the 261-room luxury coastal retreat along Northern California's pristine coastline.
  
• Mike Hodgins has been appointed as Golf General Manager at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection in St. Petersburg. In this role, he will oversee all day-to-day operations of the Vinoy Golf Club.
  
• Jonathan Newbury has been appointed as Executive Vice President at CHMWarnick. In his new role, he will provide strategic leadership to support enterprise-wide initiatives. 
  
• Tommy Kanarellis has been appointed as Associate Sales Director at Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston.  A longtime residential real estate expert has returned to Houston to join Redeavor Group as associate sales director.
  
• Jimmy Georgantas has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Experiential Capital Group in Chicago. His responsibilities include investor relations and capital raising, acquisitions and dispositions, underwriting and transaction execution.
  
• Matthew Shanley has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at The Neighborhood Hotel. Matt helps manage the cross-functional teams supporting the brand's growth.
  
• Maria Zarraluqui has been appointed as SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. She will focus on asset-light growth strategies, resort development and repositioning. 
• Robert Braun named as Vice Chair, Global Hospitality Group at Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM). In his new role, he will help lead a team of seasoned professionals who have assisted clients around the world.
  
• Tesha Mascarenhas has been appointed as Director of Operations at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Tampa. With more than 19 years of experience across Marriott's luxury and premium portfolios. 
  
• Nicholas Plys has been appointed as Director of Recreation at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Tampa. He brings fresh energy and a strategic mind set to his role as Director of Recreation.
  
• Rashad K. Brown has been appointed as Director of Restaurant Operations at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Tampa. A respected food and beverage leader with over 20 years of experience.
  
• Tim Lipka has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Operations at Red Roof. He joins Red Roof with over a decade of brand leadership experience.
  
• Shanna Wright has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy at Red Roof. In her new role, Wright will lead the marketing and distribution departments, aiming to maximize efficiency and drive profitable growth.
  
• John Brand has been appointed as Vice President of Culinary at Hotel Emma in San Antonio. He brings a deep, longstanding connection to Hotel Emma, Pearl, and South Texas' rich agricultural heritage.
  
• Alexander DeChagas has been appointed as General Manager at Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination by Hyatt in Hana.  He brings two decades of Hyatt hospitality experience to his role.
  
• Andrea Puizina has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel New York. In her new role, she will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for the 398-room hotel.
  
• Kevin Pickard has been appointed as General Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona. He joined L'Auberge de Sedona from The Lindy Renaissance Charleston in South Carolina and Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta in Georgia. 
  
• Monique Harrison has been appointed as Director of Group Sales at InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf. She has a proven track record of delivering exceptional revenue growth. 
• Tyler Jones has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf. He joins the hotel following his role as the opening Director of Sales and Marketing for JW Marriott Reston Station.
  
• Stefan Mirevski has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf. Most recently, he served as general manager for The Capital Hilton, where he successfully guided the property through unprecedented complexity during the pandemic.
  
• Robert Hannigan has been appointed as General Manager at The Beckworth, a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Charlotte. He has successfully opened several notable hotels.
  
• Alexandra Withers has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Accor's Raffles and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Brands in New York. She is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in global sales, marketing, revenue and distribution strategies.
  
• Kelley Moreton has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Her path with Four Seasons has taken her across the globe, including senior leadership roles at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita; Beverly Wilshire.
  
• Jessica Candy has been appointed as Spa Director at Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Lanai City. She has a distinguished spa and wellness background with almost 20 years' experience in the industry.
  
• Ayotunde Gibbs has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Technology at Remington Hospitality. She will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive IT strategy designed to enhance operational performance. 
  
• Heather Stege has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Peregrine Hospitality. She will take charge of driving portfolio performance and operational excellence.
  
• Christina Gregg has been appointed as Senior Vice President of People & HR Operations at Peregrine Hospitality. She has built a career spanning more than 25 years in human resources leadership across the hospitality and entertainment sectors. 
  
• Jeff Gross has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Peregrine Hospitality. He most recently led the Managed Hotel Division at Choice Hotels International, overseeing operations, capital projects, and management contracts for a 13-hotel portfolio.
  
• Munir Salem has been appointed as General Manager at Dream Downtown, by Hyatt in New York. He has built a reputation for leading high-performing teams across diverse markets, cultures, and hotel concepts around the world.  
• Benjamin Duverge has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Nia, an Autograph Collection Hotel in Menlo Park. He brings more than 20 years of senior hotel leadership experience across iconic city hotels.
  
• Pedro Almeida has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Resort at Pelican Hill. A seasoned leader committed to cultivating a culture of excellence.
  
• Taylor Hart has been appointed as General Manager at Balfour Miami Beach. He began his career as a bellman at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, gaining front-line experience that continues to shape his empathetic.

Europe​

• Thomas Krooswijk named as General Manager at Two Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul. He has held various leadership roles across New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Amman, and Marrakech.
  
• Laura Magnon-Pujo has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Belmond in London. She will lead Belmond's global HR function, shaping the company's culture and people strategy.
  
• Neal Jones named as President EMEA at Marriott International in London.He brings three decades of Marriott experience to his new role as President EMEA, with leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations.
  
• Olivia Donnan has been appointed as SVP Brand, Culture & Growth at YOTEL Limited. This role reflects YOTEL's strategy to align brand performance, guest loyalty, partner engagement, and company culture as the business scales globally. 
  
• Mark Henderson has been promoted to SVP Design & Construction at YOTEL Limited. He has progressed through leadership roles, taking charge of Design & Construction in 2022 when it was consolidated under Global Development.
  
• Rohan Thakkar has been appointed as Chief Development & Strategy Officer at YOTEL Limited. He will shape YOTEL's long-term commercial and development strategy, align initiatives across PR, marketing, and new ventures.
  
• Wei Manfredi has been appointed as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture at IHG Hotels & Resorts.  In her new role, she will guide IHG's AI strategy, further strengthen its technical and data architecture. 
• Dominic Teague has been appointed as Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch. He brings more than 30 years of global culinary expertise to his role as Executive Chef, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch. 
  
• Steve Mitchell (Mitch) has been appointed as Managing Director, Global Lodges at Belmond in London. He will play a pivotal role in developing Belmond's future lodges worldwide. 
  
• Philippe Kronberg has been appointed as General Manager and AVP Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. He will be supporting Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Mandarin Oriental Paris.
  
• Arnaud Donckele has been appointed as Culinary Director at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire. An alchemist of flavours, He brings his acclaimed culinary artistry to the United Kingdom for the first time.
  
• Rachael Rothman has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at HotStats Limited. She has more than 40 years of experience across hotel operations, asset management, capital markets and data-driven advisory. 
  
• Caroline Bremner has been appointed as Data Insights Specialist at The Travel Foundation. Her appointment marks a gear shift in the Travel Foundation's ambition to offer top-tier insight to destinations and tourism businesses.
  
• Dimitrios Trikaliotis named as President at AICR (International Association for Front Office Managers and Assistant Hotel Managers).  A Greek hospitality leader has been re-elected President of AICR International for the 2026-2028 term.
  
• Gloria Guevara named as President & CEO at World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Returning to the role she successfully held from 2017 to 2021, she has more than three decades of experience at the highest levels of government.
  
• Leire Leoz has been appointed as Chief Franchise Officer for Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division at Accor. In her new role, she will be instrumental in optimizing Accor's franchise operations and strategy.

Asia

• Jacopo Avigo has been appointed as Italian Chef at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. With an illustrious culinary journey spanning over 16 years across Italy, Greece.
  
• Sukhumnanda Sukudom has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Travelodge Pattaya. He has an extensive background in the hospitality industry.
• Chantel Lim has been appointed as Director of Commercial at Momentus Hotel Alexandra, with over 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and business development across Southeast Asia.
• Alan Chin has been appointed as Managing Director at Kempinski Hotels Greater China and Mongolia. He oversees the brand's operations and development across the region.
  
• Yogendra Indulkar has been appointed as Director of Operations at Kochi Marriott Hotel. With over 20 years of experience in hotel operations across leading luxury and upper-upscale hospitality brands.
• Sanjana Pincha has been appointed as Marketing & Communications Manager at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajastan. In this role, she will be responsible for leading the property's marketing and communications strategy.
  
• Jenna Xue has been appointed as Senior Marketing Director, APAC at TrustYou in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, including 7 years in hospitality marketing. 
• Jasmine Leong has been appointed as Senior Director of Business Development, APAC at TrustYou in Singapore. She brings more than 15 years of hospitality technology experience.
  
• Maddy Faulkner has been appointed as Head of Reservations, EMEA at Frasers Hospitality PTE Ltd. Most recently, she held a leadership role at Virgin Limited Edition, overseeing reservation functions for luxury hotels across the globe.
• Anna Rivers has been appointed as Head of Marketing, EMEA at Frasers Hospitality PTE Ltd. She marks a significant step forward in building an integrated, high-performing commercial function to support the group's ambitions.
• Daphne Ng has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre. With nearly two decades of leadership in luxury hospitality and a global perspective honed across Asia's iconic destinations. 
• Charles Fisher has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Drawing on more than 20 years of management experience with Four Seasons, he will lead this flagship property in Asia into a new chapter.
  
• Aditya Jain has been appointed as Chief Development Officer at Chedi Hospitality. In recent years, she has played a central role in the further development of Chedi Hospitality. 
• Amir Golbarg has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa at Minor Hotels. The promotion reflects his exceptional leadership and the region's record year of growth.
  
• Corey Hume has been appointed as Executive Chef at Rosewood Matakauri in Closeburn. He crafted menus that were recognized and celebrated by Time Magazine in 2024.
  
• Anup Mathur has been appointed as Account Director – India at Minor Hotels Australasia. He brings more than 17 years of experience in hospitality sales, with brands including Marriott and Accor. 
  
• Karim von Alvensleben has been appointed as General Manager at Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane. He joins the brand with a strong track record across some of the world's most respected hospitality. 
  
• Sharad Sharma has been appointed as Director of Sales at ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts in New Dehli. She brings with him extensive experience across luxury, upscale, heritage, and convention hotel segments.
  
• Shivankur Verma has been appointed as Food and Beverage Manager at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. He brings with him a wealth of experience in food and beverage operations.
  
• Wesley Milsom has been appointed as EVP Asset Management & Strategic Advisory, Australia and New Zealand at JLL in Sydney. He will be responsible for leading numerous key asset management mandates, operator selection transactions, and strategic advisory assignments across these two priority markets.
  
• Tudsaporn Jaiboonchuen has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort. In her new role, she will lead the resort's overall strategy and operations.
  
• Gaurav Vashisht has been appointed as General Manager at Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gurugram Dwarka Expressway. He served as General Manager for Yashail Hotel Previously known Radisson Blu, a Hotel based in Haridwar.
  
• Paul Jackson has been appointed as General Manager and Area Vice President Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. With more than three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, he has held senior leadership roles across Asia-Pacific, Europe and China.​

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South America​

• Randy Rockbrand has been appointed as General Manager at Rio Perdido in Bagaces. He brings with him 14 years of industry experience, along with an MBA from Les Roches in Switzerland. 
  
• Carina Romero has been appointed as General Manager at Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts in Cabo San Lucas. She has spent the past six years with Velas Resorts in Los Cabos.
• Markus Laahanen has been appointed as General Manager at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo. A globally respected hospitality leader with more than two decades of experience across luxury resorts, wellness destinations, and lifestyle developments.
  
• Bernard Mazet has been appointed as General Manager at Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten in Sint Maarten, Maho. He is a seasoned hotel executive with extensive experience leading resorts in complex, high-profile markets throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and North America.
• Rodrigo Carmona has been appointed as Hotel Director at Sandos Cancún in Cancun. He began his career as an entertainment host with Sandos Hotels & Resorts at the age of 20.

­­Carribean​

• Shyam Lalu has been appointed as General Manager at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau. As General Manager, he will oversee all aspects of the resort's operations, including guest services, food and beverage, accommodations, and team development.
• René Cahane has been appointed as Executive Head Chef at ONE | GT in Grand Cayman. He brings over 30 years of global experience across the Caribbean, United Kingdom, United States, and France.
• Norman Martinez has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at ONE | GT in Grand Cayman. He is an accomplished hospitality executive whose career spans professional sommelier credentials and senior F&B leadership roles.
• Mark Illingworth has been appointed as Executive General Manager at Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay. He brings a diverse background spanning resort operations, consultancy, and senior leadership roles.
• Dennis Rey Omega has been appointed as Head Chef at Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay. A seasoned culinary professional with over a decade of experience, she brings a strong foundation in kitchen management, menu planning, and operational leadership.

Middle East​

• Hans Konings has been appointed as General Manager at Mansard Riyadh. He brings more than 25 years of international experience, including senior leadership roles across Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection.
  
• Chandan A Sharma has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza Muscat Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. He brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams and strengthening brand presence across competitive markets.
  
• Nikolaos Kaloudis has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Amman. He brings over two decades of expertise across iconic luxury hotels, corporate leadership roles.
  
• Matthieu Busschaert has been appointed as General Manager at The Creekside Hotel Dubai, an Accor Hotel. He brings over two decades of global hospitality leadership, Matthieu is known for his transformative impact on ultra-luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the United States.
  
• Amine Bouhalba has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Ramla Riyadh. He brings over 22 years of experience in luxury hospitality, having most recently served as Hotel Manager at Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech.
  
• Karl Kutzelnig has been appointed as General Manager at SLS The Red Sea in Shura Island. With more than two decades of global hospitality experience, he will oversee all operations at the resort.
  
• Loay Ali has been promoted to Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Amman. He joined Four Seasons Hotel Amman in 2002 as a Commis Chef. He proved to be a dedicated and eager chef throughout his career.
  
• Brendan McCormack has been appointed as Vice President - Business Development, Food & Beverage (F&B) at The First Group. His operational and business development expertise will drive new opportunities to scale proprietary brands through franchising.
• Robyn James-O’Connor has been appointed as Senior Vice President - Marketing at The First Group. She previously built a 20-year career with Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.
  
• Antonio Bissoni has been appointed as Vice President - Commercial at The First Group. He will focus on maximising profitability through data-driven revenue management and pricing strategies. 
  
• Sohail Pedari has been appointed as Vice President - Sales at The First Group. He brings senior commercial leadership experience with global hospitality brands.
  
• Maria Kuzeva has been appointed as Corporate Director of Wellness & Spa at The First Group. She brings over two decades of experience leading wellness operations.
  
• Neelam Bhika has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach. With almost two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, she brings a strong track record in operational leadership, commercial performance, and guest experience excellence to the role.
  
• Diksha Singh has been appointed as General Manager at Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi. With more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, she is well-positioned to lead the resort to new heights.
  
• Denis Glibic has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Shangri-La Dubai. With over 15 years of international experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, He brings extensive expertise in commercial strategy, hotel launches, and brand positioning.
  
• Samer Saleh has been appointed as General Manager at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai. With over 26 years of hospitality experience leading international brands and a strong record of operational and commercial success.
  
• Aaron Kaupp has been appointed as Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Raffles The Palm Dubai. With more than 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality, he brings a distinguished track record of leadership, vision, and strategic excellence to the role.
  
• Bassem Saudy has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Mama Shelter Dubai. With more than two decades of experience in luxury and upscale hospitality across the Middle East, he brings deep operational, commercial and revenue expertise to the role.
  
• Matthew Mullan has been appointed as Resort General Manager at Hilton Barr Al Jissah Resorts in Muscat. In his role he will shape the strategic direction, guest engagement initiatives, and operational excellence of the three properties which comprise a total 680 keys.
•  Lisa Markl has been appointed as Director of Wellness at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea in Umluj. With a distinguished international career spanning Europe, Asia, and the Maldives.
• Swati Kumari has been appointed as Housekeeping Director at Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah. He brings more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, having led large housekeeping teams.
  
• Sonia Sammut has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort. A highly respected hospitality professional with almost 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality.
  
• Mohammed Wazir has been appointed as General Manager at Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar. A respected hospitality leader with more than two decades of international experience.