Hospitality investment and management firm Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) has appointed Brian Fitzgerald as chief financial officer. Fitzgerald will lead SHG’s comprehensive financial services platform and serve as a key partner in advancing the company’s global growth strategy.
“Brian’s experience leading dynamic finance organizations, combined with his strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style, make him a great fit for this role,” said Darryl Schulte, president and CEO of Schulte Hospitality Group. “He brings deep knowledge across all facets of the finance function, and his decades of experience in a publicly traded company offer valuable perspective as we scale. I am confident he will play a pivotal role in supporting our continued growth and innovation and bring a fresh perspective from his experience outside of the hospitality industry.”
Fitzgerald brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience to SHG, including 22 years with Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the world’s largest spirits and wine companies, where he held senior finance roles, including chief accounting officer and treasurer. During his tenure, he contributed to the structuring and execution of significant transactions, including the international acquisition of Casa Herradura in Mexico. His expertise spans corporate finance, strategic planning, treasury, global tax, investor relations and M&A.
“I’m honored to be joining Schulte Hospitality Group at such an exciting time in its journey,” said Fitzgerald. “The company has a strong foundation, a clear vision for the future, and an incredibly talented leadership team. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth and innovation.”
