Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, today announced the appointment of Noah Brodsky as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brodsky succeeds Matt Gaghen, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and helped transform Under Canvas into a scaled, multi-brand hospitality platform with a portfolio spanning some of the country’s most sought-after national park gateways and outdoor destinations. Mr. Gaghen will transition to Executive Chairman through the end of 2026, after which he will join the Under Canvas Board of Directors.
Mr. Brodsky brings more than two decades of leadership experience across hospitality, travel, and consumer lifestyle brands, along with deep expertise in scaling premium, experience‑led businesses. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at Lindblad Expeditions, where he oversaw the global commercial strategy for the company’s expedition travel portfolio. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at Travel + Leisure Co., including President of the Travel + Leisure Group and Chief Brand Officer, leading global brand, digital, CRM, and consumer engagement initiatives across multiple travel brands, and at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Loyalty and Customer Engagement he led the evolution of Wyndham Rewards. Earlier in his career, Mr. Brodsky held leadership positions at WeWork and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
In April 2026, the company announced the opening of Under Canvas Yosemite, its first location in California and the state’s first DarkSky Approved lodging experience, representing a significant expansion into the West Coast. In April 2025, Under Canvas introduced The Outdoor Collection, adding distinctive properties including The Fields of Michigan in South Haven and Bar N Ranch in West Yellowstone, while continuing to broaden its platform with ULUM, a design‑forward luxury resort brand that debuted in Moab, Utah. Looking ahead, the company is set to open Under Canvas White Mountains in New Hampshire in June 2026, extending its footprint into the Northeast as it continues to grow thoughtfully across iconic outdoor destinations.
Noah Brodsky is an alumnus of Harvard Business School – Class of 2007.
