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This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏠 Sonder Holdings Inc. announced CFO Michael Hughes resigned. CEO search is ongoing, with a successor expected by end of 2025. Rosewood Hotel Group appointed Jenni Benzaquen as senior VP on September 1, 2025. Aperture Hotels named Kate Bain as VP, commercial strategy. HREC Investment Advisors appointed Zack Freeman as VP in Phoenix, AZ. Hospitality Ventures Management Group appointed Drew Slayton as VP, business development. Numerous other hospitality companies announced leadership appointments across various roles and locations.

Langham names global head of residential

🏠 Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Rico Picenoni as global head of residential. His role focuses on enhancing design, branding, and operations of private homes. Picenoni, with prior experience at Savills, Accor, and Seven Tides Hospitality, will operate from Dubai, where Langham plans its first hotel opening in 2029. This move aligns with industry trends, as companies like Rosewood expand branded residences with new leadership appointments.

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IHG introduces The Manchester Deansgate Hotel

🏨 Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to open The Manchester Deansgate Hotel in Beetham Tower, Manchester. Transitioning from Hilton, the hotel will become an InterContinental by 2027. Konstantin Grimm, with 18 years of luxury hotel experience, is appointed as general manager. IHG has 363 hotels in the UK and Ireland, with 33 in development, and plans to expand its luxury portfolio of 27 existing hotels. The hotel will remain operational during the refurbishment.

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Soho House & Co names Neil Thomson as new CFO

💸 Neil Thomson, with 30 years of hospitality finance experience, joins Soho House & Co as CFO. He was previously CFO of Tasty Restaurant Group and held senior roles at Yum! Brands. Andrew Carnie, CEO, highlights Thomson's operational and financial expertise as crucial for scaling the business. Thomson aims to drive growth and profitability. This move aligns with Soho House & Co’s strategy for global expansion and enhanced membership offerings.

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Brown’s Hotel appoints new head chef of Charlie’s

🍳 Tommaso Bizzocchi has been promoted to head chef at Brown’s Hotel’s flagship restaurant, Charlie’s, located in Mayfair. He joined the hotel in 2023 and will now lead kitchen operations and menu development, working with executive chef Andrew Sawyer and chef director Adam Byatt. Bizzocchi, originally from Pesaro, Italy, previously managed over 50 chefs and has experience in top London restaurants. His appointment emphasizes Brown's commitment to seasonal, sustainable, and ingredient-focused cooking.

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Dorint appoints Nicolai Scheugenpflug as Director of Corporate F&B

📄 Nicolai Scheugenpflug appointed as Director Corporate F&B at Dorint Hotel Group, succeeding Philipp Kramer. Reporting to COO Stefanie Brandes, he will oversee F&B for Dorint's three brands. With experience at Meatery GmbH, Seaside Group, and more, he aims to enhance profitability, efficiency, and innovation. Certified as a “System Catering Specialist” trainer since 2017, Scheugenpflug focuses on practical, sustainable structures and guest-oriented service. This aligns with Dorint's strategy to improve profitability and guest experience.

Jason Reader Joins Davidson Hospitality Group as Chief Operating Officer

🏨 August 20, 2025, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Davidson Hospitality Group appoints Jason Reader as Chief Operating Officer to optimize operations and profitability across its portfolio. Reader's 25-year career includes leadership roles at Remington Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group, overseeing 20+ lodging brands. He holds a CHA from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and a B.A. in History from Trinity University. He also serves on advisory councils for Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.

Interview with Gilles Cretallaz, CEO of Dusit International

🏠 Over three years ago, Dusit International appointed a new CEO, surprising many. The CEO oversees expansion, focusing on Europe with projects in Greece and France and regions like India, China, and the Middle East. The goal is 100 properties globally. Dusit Thani hotel opened in Bangkok's Dusit Central Park, a $1.5 billion project. Dusit targets a 15-20% annual RevPAR growth. The "Tree of Life" program promotes sustainability, and their entry into France is set for 2026.

Interview with Gilles Cretallaz, COO of Dusit International

📈 Dusit International's CEO, appointed over three years ago, focuses on global expansion. Plans include projects in Greece and a French venture with Sydel Group. Dusit aims for 100 properties worldwide, leveraging management contracts. The USD 1.5 billion Dusit Central Park in Bangkok opened last September. The company achieved 20-30% revenue growth and attracts 50,000 new Dusit Gold members monthly. Sustainability is prioritized through the "Tree of Life" program, with 31 initiatives across properties.

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7 Hospitality Management to oversee Islay Cottages

🏨 7 Hospitality Management (7H) to manage Islay Cottages, Isle of Islay. Kilchoman House part of the venture. 7H enhances operations, guest experiences, and marketing. Conner Hutchison emphasizes quality guest experiences. 7H's second Islay appointment, after the Islay Hotel's October sale to the Payne-Clark family. Hotel refurbishments include a Victorian kitchen, whisky bar, dining, and garden. Reopening as luxury hotel in spring 2026. 7H manages 22 UK hotels, celebrating seven years since its 2017 founding.

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