Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants have announced that Allison Reid, an experienced hospitality executive, has been named its Chief Development Officer for the Americas region.

AccorHotels have announced the appointment of Mark Purcell as Vice President, Development, North America.

Hilton has named David C. Marr as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Full Service Brands.

Andaz West Hollywood, located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, has named Carlos Rojas as its new Director of Sales, Marketing and Events. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Mr Rojas will work with his team to strategically meet sales goals, oversee marketing efforts and manage the execution of events Ð including the brand-wide Salon Event series.

The Westin Chicago Northwest named Ahmed Azizy the new Executive Chef of the property. Mr Azizy brings exceptional culinary leadership and expertise to all of the propertyÕs on-site dining options, including The Marketplace, 400 Park Bistro and Seared.

My Place Hotels of America announced that the company’s Department of Franchise Sales and Development has grown with the addition Eric Myers.

David Rockwell, founder and President of Rockwell Group, and Shawn Sullivan, partner, have appointed Greg Keffer as the company’s newest partner, effective immediately.

W San Francisco is excited to announce the appointment of Camila Frederico as the hotelÕs new Director of Operations. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ms Frederico brings 12 years of valuable experience to her new at the W San Francisco, where she will be focusing on guest satisfaction while developing new strategies to increase the hotelÕs operational efficiency.

The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation have announced that it has elected Michael O. Hilton as its newest member. Grandson of Conrad N. Hilton, Mr Hilton previously served as an intern on the Hilton FoundationÕs board of directors and as a member of the FoundationÕs Generations in Giving (GIG) committee.

Marian Wilson has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, located mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort.