Human Resources

📌 Timothy J. Dick, PhD, joins Woodworth Core Group (WCG) as executive vice president in Atlanta, Georgia. Dick's experience spans asset management, valuation, and hospitality advisory services, with past executive roles at CBRE, hotelAVE, and Rockcastle Real Estate Advisors, LLC. He has managed properties in New York, Cartagena, and Buenos Aires and oversaw 170 hotels at TriMont Real Estate Advisors, LLC. Dick holds the MAI designation and has been involved in hospitality across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. He's a member of CRE, ISHC, and a former HAMA president, with degrees from Cornell and Iowa State University.

🏕 BWH Hotels to open La Estancia, BW Premier Collection in La Romana, Dominican Republic, in 2026. The property will initially have over 60 guest rooms across four floors, with an additional 40 rooms planned. Amenities include a restaurant, bars, a gym, pool, tennis courts, and event space. La Estancia Golf Resort, designed by Pete Dye, features an 18-hole golf course. The hotel aims to promote sustainable tourism and economic growth in the region.

📈 Kristie Rasheed appointed as VP of Operations at Olympia Hospitality. CoralTree Hospitality expands global sales team. Charlie Loomis named Executive Chef at St. Gregory Hotel, D.C. Ricardo Suárez becomes GM of NIZUC Resort & Spa with 20+ years' experience. The Pierre NY, A Taj Hotel, hires Jae Kim and Jill K. Fox for their F&B and sales/marketing teams, respectively. Johnny Thorsen joins Serko Ltd. as VP of Strategic Business Development. Hotel Equities reveals new leadership with Clint DeLee and Karen Mendez as VPs of Operations, Lindsay Meadows and Brad Read as SVPs, Michaelanne Colarelli as Procurement Manager, and Angela Phillips as Regional Director of Sales. Rosen Hotels & Resorts promotes Josh Rosen to EVP of Operations, appoints Jack Rosen and Shayna Rosen as VPs, and advances multiple staff including Derek Baum, Jim Bina, Dan Giordano, Dorea Mays, Jennifer Rice-Palmer, Glenn Rosen, Fernando Ching, and Martin Bonventre to key leadership roles.

📌 Sara Masterson of Olympia Hospitality named Kristie Rasheed as VP of Operations, to oversee hotel operations across over 38 properties. With 20+ years in the industry, Rasheed has a track record in operational efficiency and revenue growth. Former roles include Managing Director at The Dewberry, Charleston, and positions at Wyndham and Priceline. She holds a B.Sc. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management and is completing her Master's.

🏡 Will Oakley appointed Managing Director of Cameron House Resort on Loch Lomond, with 30 years in luxury hospitality management, previously directing Jumby Bay Island in Antigua. Cameron House boasts 208 bedrooms, 28 suites, restaurants, a spa, marina, two golf courses, while Cameron Lodges offers 115 self-catered accommodations. Oakley aims to lead the resort to excellence and innovation, enhancing guest experiences. Cameron House positioned as a top Scottish resort, located at West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ. Contact: 01389 312271, main website: www.cameronhouse.co.uk.

🏨 Ace Hotels has appointed Chris Penn as CEO, Mostafa Abdella as COO, and Meriem Soliman as CBO to support growth and international market expansion. Penn has 25 years in hospitality and previously launched Ace Hotel London in 2013. Abdella, with a similar 25-year experience, will manage operations and global markets. Soliman, since 2012 with Ace Hotels, will enhance brand identity and market share. Ace Hotels runs nine properties globally and plans a Japan expansion by 2027.

👉 CoralTree Hospitality, under chief commercial officer Andre Fournier, recently restructured and expanded its global sales team, targeting luxury market expertise. Leslie Kaminski was promoted to vice president of global sales after 25 years of experience in luxury sales, and Michael Shannon, with a background in sales leadership, joins as the global sales director for the Northeast market. Robin Killett, with over 30 years in luxury sales, is now global sales director for the West Coast. The team focuses on direct sales efforts and lead generation for the group and corporate sales customers.

📢 Lee Palaschak appointed as Executive Vice President of Operations at Stonebridge Companies, reporting to CEO Rob Smith; 35 years of experience and previously SVP at Remington Hospitality. Hotel Equities announces hires/promotions: Clint DeLee as VP of Operations, Karen Mendez as VP overseeing Postcard Cabins portfolio, Lindsay Meadows as SVP of Accounting and Procurement, Brad Read as SVP of Finance, Michaelanne Colarelli as Procurement Manager, Angela Phillips as Regional Director of Sales. Anoop Joseph joins Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa, Oman as Director of Sales and Marketing. Kelsey Jones named Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC and Kimpton George. Stewart Arevalo appointed Director of Operations at Hotel Irvine. Sandra Keneven promoted to Senior Sales Executive at The Westin Cape Coral Resort. Len Dumas becomes Director of Club Operations at Silverado Resort. Kay Washington named GM of AC Hotel Chicago Downtown. Eric Segreti appointed GM of The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island. Brian McHugh takes GM role at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. Stephane Vogel becomes Area GM for Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC and Kimpton George.

🏢 FCM Travel appointed Martina Groenegres as the new managing director for Germany. Groenegres has nearly 30 years of experience in the travel industry, including positions at Lufthansa, Chairwoman of APJC Germany for IATA, and board memberships for SwissCham China and the German Chamber of Commerce in China. FCM operates in 95 countries and is known for personalized, technology-driven travel solutions. The appointment reflects FCM's strategic focus on Germany, with Groenegres expected to leverage her global experience to enhance services and drive growth.

📌 Julie Chakraverty joins easyJet's board as a non-executive director on January 27. She brings 30 years of experience and holds positions at NCC Group, AJ Bell, and Starling Bank. Moni Mannings, the current non-executive director, will not seek re-election at the February 13 annual meeting. Sue Clark will take over as chair of the remuneration committee.