Auberge Resorts Collection, owner and operator of boutique luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, has announced that Richard Arnold will join the company as Chief Development Officer. In his new role, Arnold will work alongside Chief Executive Officer Craig Reid and the management team to lead the Auberge Resorts Collection growth strategy. His responsibilities will include identifying, negotiating, and securing all development projects, including new construction, conversions, expansions, and acquisitions.
“It is an exciting time for Auberge as we expand with several new projects on the horizon,” said Reid. “Richard has an impressive track record in hotel development both in the Americas and in Europe, and his experience will prove invaluable as we continue on our growth trajectory.”
Arnold joins Auberge Resorts Collection with extensive hospitality acquisition and development experience. In 2015, Arnold co-founded Kadenwood Partners, a real-estate investment, capital advisory, and asset management firm focused on the luxury hotel, residential, and mixed-use property sectors. Prior to Kadenwood Partners, Arnold served as Vice President, Worldwide Development at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. While there, he was responsible for sourcing and securing new growth opportunities for the brand on a global basis. In his role, he focused on strategic transactions, special situations, and identifying capital and development partners.
Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Arnold held roles with PKF Consulting where he specialized in project feasibility, valuations, asset strategy, and advisory services and at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts where he worked in Operations Finance.
Arnold holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Hotel and Food Administration with a focus on Real Estate Finance from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and serves on the Hotel Development Council.
