Remington Hospitality, an innovative and dynamic top-rated third-party hotel management company, announced today the appointment of Nicole Shanks as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Shanks will lead the company’s human resources strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, total rewards, HR technology, learning and development, and associate engagement across Remington’s growing portfolio.
“Nicole understands what it takes to build high-performing teams and create an environment where associates can succeed,” said Ben Perelmuter, Chief Executive Officer of Remington Hospitality. “As we continue expanding our third-party management platform, her experience will strengthen our organization and help us deliver exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term value for our owners.”
Shanks joins Remington from Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, where she most recently served as Chief People Officer, leading the people strategy across 200 hotels and more than 9,000 associates. She oversaw organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, total rewards, HR technology, learning and development, and culture transformation.
Prior to Sonesta, Shanks served as Vice President of Human Resources at Controlled Contamination Services, where she built the company’s human resources infrastructure to support continued growth. Earlier in her career, she held human resources leadership positions at Texas Western Hospitality, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Pillar Hotels & Resorts.
“Remington’s strong reputation for putting people first is what drew me to the organization,” said Nicole Shanks, Chief Human Resources Officer, Remington Hospitality. “I’m excited to join a company that recognizes the connection between engaged associates and strong hotel performance. I look forward to partnering with our teams to develop talent, strengthen our culture, and support the continued success of our hotels and the owners we serve.”
Shanks earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University and holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification through HRCI. She is also an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
