Karen Di Fulgo served most recently as vice president human resources for Benchmark Hospitality.
Kerstin Pace moves to The Westin New York Grand Central as Director of Sales & Marketing
Pace brings broad international experience to the hotel, after 15 years in various sales roles at Starwood brands in diverse markets across five countries.
Richard Cimilluca named Director of Sales for the Downtown Conference Center, New York
Prior to rejoining Benchmark, Cimilluca was director of sales & marketing for the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Holiday Inn Express, both located in Princeton, New Jersey.
Loews Regency San Francisco announces two executive appointments
Austin Phillips is the new Director of Sales & Marketing and Amol Agarwal joins as Executive Chef & Director of Food and Beverage.
Kirk Jones named Senior VP of Finance for Benchmark Hospitality
Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality, Jones was executive vice president of finance for Capella Hotel Group, a company with a portfolio of independent and branded properties across the globe.
Carmen Cruz new GM to lead renovations at Hotel Zephyr Fisherman’s Wharf
Cruz’s experience includes European luxury, 5-star, 5-diamond and boutique hotels, in addition to small luxury properties and hotels with up to 2,000 rooms.
Jeffrey Klein named VP and MD at Turnberry Isle Miami
Klein, an almost eight-year Turnberry Associates executive who was serving as Vice President of Operations for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, was hand-selected for the role.
John Drugan new Director of Food & Beverage of Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts
With over ten years in the industry, Drugan brings with him experience in senior management positions, including the Breakers Palm Beach and Four Seasons resorts throughout Florida.
Michael Mestraud appointed GM of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole
Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with Four Seasons in both urban and resort locales.
Doug Gehret appointed Area VP of Hilton Worldwide Operations in Central Florida and South Carolina
A 22-year Hilton veteran, Gehret will assume leadership of hotel operations for 18 of the global company’s owned and managed assets as well as Hilton Grand Vacation properties in the region.
