Both properties are located in the historic center of Boston, Massachusetts. Greg Champion, BenchmarkÕs president and COO, made the announcement.
“It is a pleasure to announce StephenÕs new position within our company,Ó said Mr. Champion. ÒHe has done an outstanding job leading the Copley Square Hotel and now also bringsÊthese skills to the Ames Boston Hotel. We look forward to his leadership in the Boston market, and to the successful operation of both of these hospitality gems.Ó
This represents a promotion for Stephen Cullen, having previously served as BenchmarkÕs general manager for the Copley SquareÊHotel. He joined the company when Benchmark merged with Gemstone Hotels & Resorts in 2016. While with Gemstone, Mr. Cullen formerly held the position of director of operations for the companyÕs Carlton Hotel located in New York City. He also served as general manager at the Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel in New York.
Mr. Cullen is a native of Ireland, where he attended Dublin Institute of Technology. He currently resides in Boston.
