Rockbridge has named Jordan Hansell its new president. In this new role, he will continue efforts to grow the company’s infrastructure and enhance efficiencies. Most recently, Hansell was the chairman and CEO of NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
Here is a look at more notable comings and goings that took place in the hospitality industry this week:
Lara Migliassi has been chosen as vice president of global brands for Hilton Hotels Corporation. She most recently served as senior vice president of corporate marketing for Univision.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago has appointed Marlene Poynder as its new general manager. Formerly general manager of Waldorf Astoria Beijing, she brings more than 20 years of experience to the role.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has promoted Ryan O’Byrne to the role of corporate director, global sales. He previously served as global director, sales in the New York Global Sales office.
Benchmark Hospitality International has named Chad R. Olson general manager for Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, a Personal Luxury property in Vero Beach, Fla. Olson was previously general manager for Villa Florence in San Francisco.
John J. Shirley has been named executive chef for The Heldrich, a Benchmark Hotel. He previously worked as executive chef for Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing in Center City Philadelphia.
The St. Regis Atlanta has appointed Andréa Heffner director of sales and marketing. She joins the property from Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort in Aspen.
TravelClick has announced the completion of its 2015 expansion and upgrade to its senior leadership team. Barrett Boston has been named president, Americas, after working at IBM for 12 years. Scott Falconer has been appointed executive vice president and general manager of media solutions. He previously worked as chief operating officer of Visible World, a media and advertising technology company. Rebecca Bursky will assume the role of senior vice president, human resources. She most recently served as vice president, human resources, for Marketwired, Inc.
Grand Hyatt New York has appointed John Schaefer area vice president and general manager. He recently served as vice president managing director of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Breckenridge has announced Aaron Boyd as its new executive chef at 9600 Kitchen. He most recently worked as principal of the Boyd Company, a consulting firm that specializes in restaurants, hotels, and resorts.
