Human Resources

🍕 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor, has been with Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999 and joined Restaurant Hospitality in 2016. He wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008, and was in Thailand as a journalist from around 1994 to 1997. Thorn's podcast "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" features notable foodservice industry interviews. His education includes a history BA from Tufts University (1990), studying Chinese at Peking University (Spring 1989) and Nanjing University (Fall 1988), as well as French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu (1986). He reported for ABC News during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Thorn received the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award and was president of the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) in 2005. Inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, Thorn resides in Brooklyn, NY. Contact him at [email protected] and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

🍴 Bret Thorn, Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality since 1999, is renowned for identifying F&B trends. He hosted "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast and wrote "Kitchen Dish" for The New York Sun from 2005-2008. Thorn reported on business and F&B in Thailand between 1992-1997, including for Manager magazine and Asia Times. He earned a BA in History from Tufts University in 1990, studied French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and was in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square events. Thorn won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014.

🏥 Adam Seskis appointed as CEO of RMS, a hospitality property management platform, bringing over 25 years of SaaS and technology experience from roles at Epiq and Wolters Kluwer, along with private equity advisory. RMS, founded in Melbourne, serves 7,000 properties in 70 countries and aims to expand its global markets, enhance products, and improve customer experience utilizing 40 years of guest data. Recently backed by Advent Partners, RMS is set to further develop its integrated hospitality technology ecosystem. Seskis holds a law degree and has 15 years of global leadership experience.

London 6 February 2025 – Leading hospitality property management platform RMS, has announced the appointment of Adam Seskis as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the company looks ahead to its next chapter of global…

Proven leader and seasoned entrepreneur set to drive strategic growth and innovation at LodgIQ Sunnyvale, CA, February 4th, 2025 LodgIQ, a leading provider of easy-to-use AI-enabled revenue management solutions for the…

🏌️ Barry McCauley of Lough Erne Resort won 'Ulster Golf Manager of the Year' at the Golfers Guide to Ireland Awards. He was recently promoted to Director of Golf after a decade of service in various roles. The resort features the Faldo Course, ranked in Golf World's Top 100 Parkland courses in GB and Ireland, and the Castle Hume Course. Lough Erne Resort, under Barry's leadership, has seen growth and increased industry recognition. TRU Hotels and Resorts LLC's Jeff Mahan and Mark Ward praised Barry's impact on the resort's success.

📈 Shiji announced the promotion of Nikkie Singh to Executive Vice President, Global Operations on February 3, 2025, in Singapore. Singh has over 20 years of experience and has significantly contributed to Shiji's success in APAC and the Middle East. Her role includes overseeing global service delivery, major accounts, and developing a global support organization. Shiji is preparing to name a new Senior Vice President for APAC and the Middle East. For more details, visit www.shijigroup.com.

💰 Thompson Hospitality appoints Joe Lawler as CFO, succeeding Ali Azima who will retire in 2026. Lawler, who joined in 2020 as SVP of strategy & finance, has helped the company's portfolio more than triple through multiple acquisitions. Thompson Hospitality, founded in 1992 with over 70 locations across 14 brands, launched Thompson Restaurants last year and is planning a loyalty and gift card program this year. The company is one of the largest minority-owned foodservice management companies in the U.S.

💸 Noida, 23rd January 2025: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited appoints Toby March as Executive Vice President – Americas, succeeding Peter Strebel, now Board Advisor. March brings 30 years of experience, including roles at WNS, Galileo, Sabre, and Design Hotels. RateGain, founded in 2004, headquartered in India, serves 3,200+ customers across 100+ countries, and partners with top industry players including 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains. The company specializes in AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality.