Madigan has held senior leadership positions at a number of iconic entertainment brands and venues, most recently at ANZ Stadium and previously at Crown Melbourne and the Australian Turf Club.
Kathy Maher promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Revenue for Wyndham Hotel Group
Maher, who most recently served as senior vice president of revenue management, will take on the additional responsibility of creating sales strategies and guiding a global team of more than 125 salespeople.
Gary Sims named Managing Director of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Most recently, Sims served as Senior VP of Operations for Pyramid Hotel Group since 2013, where he oversaw a portfolio of eight resorts throughout the U.S. and Caribbean with revenues in excess of $350 million.
Jasmin Howanietz promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Waldorf Astoria New York
Howanietz first joined the Waldorf Astoria New York in 2005, and most recently, led a team of 18 managers as Director of Sales, managing a multi-million dollar group revenue stream.
Michael Hooper appointed General Manager of Hilton Miami Airport
Hooper has worked with Hilton Hotels for 27 years, most recently serving as Hotel Manager of the 1544-room Hilton Chicago.
Four Seasons announces Peter Nowlan as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Nowlan will lead Four Seasons global sales and marketing team, overseeing brand marketing, fourseasons.com and digital ecosystem, public relations, social media, marketing communications, advertising, worldwide sales force and central reservations organisation.
Best Western Australasia’s longest serving CEO, Rob Anderson retires
Succeeding Anderson, Steve Richards (former GM Sales & Marketing) has been appointed to the role of Head of Commercial and Spencer Watson (former GM Regional Services and Quality Assurance Program) has been appointed to Head of Operations following approval from Best Western Australasia’s Board of Directors.
Nicholas A. Monteleone appointed Vice President Of Sales – Americas for Viceroy Hotel Group
Monteleone has successfully led opening sales teams for six world-renowned properties across various brands, with eight years with The Ritz-Carlton, subsequently followed by three years with Fairmont and six years with Viceroy Hotel Group.
Leeny Oberg to succeed Carl Berquist as Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer
Following the retirement of Carl Berquist who has held the Marriott CFO position for the past seven years, Leeny Oberg, currently the CFO for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will step into the role.
Andrea Foster joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts and MCS Capital LLC as Senior Vice President, Development
Foster joins Marcus from PKF Consulting|CBRE Hotels, where she most recently served as managing director, leading PKF’s Boston office and overseeing its national Spa Advisory Practice.
