SH Hotels & Resorts, the renowned hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels & Homes, Baccarat Hotels & Residences, and Treehouse Hotels, is pleased to announce the promotion of Abhay Bakaya to Chief Development Officer. Bakaya, a driving force behind the company’s development efforts for several years, steps into this pivotal role to lead an international team in the global expansion of the brand’s portfolio, and spearhead broader strategic planning as the company explores new hotel and branded residential opportunities.
Amit Sripathi appointed Chief Development Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appointed Amit Sripathi Chief Development Officer reporting to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Ballotti. Sripathi will lead Wyndham’s North American franchise sales team as they help hotel owners tap into the power of the world’s largest hotel franchise company and its iconic brands.
James Hansen appointed Chief Development Officer at OTH Hotels Resorts
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), has appointed James Hansen as the company’s new Chief Development Officer. Hansen brings nearly 25 years of executive level industry leadership experience to his newly minted position at OTH, where he will work directly with CEO Todd Felsen to power the company’s aggressive growth strategy and long-term domestic and international expansion plans.
Darrin Griffin has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Timbers Company
Timbers Company, a leading developer and operator of boutique luxury resorts and private residence clubs, has appointed Darrin Griffin as chief development officer. In his new role, Griffin is responsible for identifying opportunities aligned with the brand’s expansion goals, as well as overseeing the company’s current expansion, including the addition of new residences joining Timbers Resorts’ collection as well as its sister brand, Soleil Hotels & Resorts – a forthcoming collection of authentic hotels, resorts and residences situated in distinctive, intriguing locales.
Marriott appoints new Global Development leadership in Asia
Shawn Hill will take on the role of Chief Development Officer for Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) and Gavin Yu will become the Chief Development Officer for Greater China.
Tim Muir named Chief Development Officer at TPG Hotels
Muir will be responsible for expanding the company’s property portfolio through third-party management relationships and management company acquisitions.
Phil Hugh named Chief Development Officer at Radisson
Hugh is a seasoned and enthusiastic development leader with 20 years of experience leading and motivating Franchise Sales & Development teams.
Fran Taloricco named CDO at Access Hotels & Resorts
He will maintain oversight for the United States and Eastern Canada and brings extensive experience in hotel development to the company.
Tschuggen Hotel Group appoints Leo Maissen Chief Development Officer
Leo Maissen will be promoted to Chief Development Officer of the Tschuggen Hotel Group and will be succeeded by Stefan Noll in the autumn, beginning September 1, 2017.
