Comings & Goings

Each week, LODGING shares the latest Comings & Goings — new hires and promotions from across the hospitality, hotel, and lodging industries.

Following the retirement of Dave Grissen, Liam Brown will take on the role of group president, North America, for Marriott International.

Marriott Names New North American and International Leadership

BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International announced that Liam Brown will take on the role of group president, North America, and Craig S. Smith will...
Comings and Goings

This Week’s Comings and Goings

Effective May 14, 2020, Douglas Kessler is resigning as president and CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust, as well as resigning as senior managing director...
Ashford Hospitality Trust

Ashford Hospitality Trust Announces CEO Transition

DALLAS — On Wednesday, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. announced a transition within its senior executive team. Douglas A. Kessler is voluntarily resigning as president...
Comings and Goings

This Week’s Comings and Goings

Katherine Grass is now CEO of Optii Solutions, a provider of labor optimization solutions for hotel housekeeping teams. With more than 20 years of...
Comings and Goings

This Week’s Comings and Goings

Provenance Hotels President Bashar Wali has decided to leave his position on May 29, 2020, and Katherine Durant, current chairman and CEO, will assume...
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Spire Hospitality Strengthens Leadership Team With the Appointment of Jamelia Lehn as CFO 

Spire Hospitality has appointed Jamelia Lehn, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO).   In her new role, Lehn will be responsible for all matters related to financial management...

Peachtree Group Thrives Amid Debt Market Dislocation, Anticipates Deploying $1.0 Billion

Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”), a diversified commercial real estate investment firm, announced it has closed approximately $660 million in credit investments since Dec. 1, 2023,...

Mumford Company Reports Strong Start to 2024

Mumford Company, a full-service hospitality brokerage advisory firm since 1978, announced today it had a strong start in 2024, with multiple transactions closing in...
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