Nominations

🏠 Arch Amenities Group appoints Caitlin McKenna as General Manager; she brings expertise in wellness and hospitality. Barry Goldstein transitions to Chief Commercial Officer after three years as CEO. McKenna previously held roles at Trilogy Spa Holdings, JLL (Chicago), and Hilton Worldwide (2012-2019), focusing on brand management and product innovation. Her aim is to advance Arch as a leading service provider amidst the evolving landscape.

🏨 Shawn Kvernen joins Commonwealth Hotels, bringing extensive hospitality experience, previously serving as Senior VP of Operations and Senior VP of Business Development at Aimbridge Hospitality. He helped drive operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives, also holding leadership roles at Terrapin Hospitality, KPartners Hospitality, and Sage Hospitality. Jennifer Porter, President of Commonwealth Hotels, highlights his operational and development expertise as crucial for their ambitious growth goals. Kvernen, with a BA in Criminal Justice from Moorhead State University, is excited to contribute to Commonwealth Hotels' growth vision. Founded in 1986, Commonwealth Hotels is a recognized management services partner with proven financial performance.

🏦 Juliette Granon, with over 15 years of experience in luxury, fashion, and media, joins Rosewood São Paulo to enhance the hotel's reputation as a prime destination in Brazil's bustling metropolis and to establish it as a new global icon of luxury. Previously handling Public Relations for elite brands like Lanvin and prestigious media including ELLE, Numéro, and Air France Media, Granon has also successfully managed communication and branding strategies through her consultancy between France and Brazil for high-profile clients such as FARM Rio and Air France. As the new Director of Communications, her strategic expertise and deep understanding of international markets will be pivotal in amplifying the hotel's visibility and branding on both national and international stages.

📈 Krispy Kreme France announced key additions to its leadership team as part of a major development plan. Cladie Olivier, with seven years of experience in digital solutions for the restaurant industry from Otter and Melba (formerly FoodMeUp), is appointed as Director of e-commerce. Laura Sixou, with Retail experience from McKinsey and an MBA from Harvard, takes over as Director of Retail Operations. This strategic move comes one year after Krispy Kreme's launch and aims to lead the company to manage nearly 20 stores by the end of 2024.

🏡 Claudio Cadeddu appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Sereno Hotels, backed by KSL Capital Partners, to support international growth. Brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, previously holding key roles at Cala di Volpe and St. Regis Rome. Cadeddu, with a doctorate in Russian language and culture and a master's in hospitality management, will lead commercial and operational teams. He will focus on enhancing operations at Il Sereno Lago di Como, recently voted best hotel at Lake Como, and Le Sereno St. Barths. Sereno Hotels aims to maintain authentic luxury service under Cadeddu’s vision, as stated by the owner Luis Contreras, while promoting sustainability and design.

🏨 Paul Mulcahy appointed as Commercial Director at The Lux Collective in Mauritius, with over 20 years of hospitality experience, including leadership roles at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and Pierre & Vacances – CenterParcs Group. Mulcahy's expertise in commercial and digital transformation projects aims to drive global expansion. Previously, he was the General Manager for North America at RCI, part of Travel + Leisure Co, which boasts $3.88 billion in revenue, where he was part of the executive committee responsible for strategic and commercial leadership.

💰 Lesya Batsuk promoted to Group Finance Manager at Hotel Co 51, overseeing the financial department. With 17 years of strategic accounting expertise, Batsuk previously served over 8 years in senior financial management at Intertrust Group. Since joining Hotel Co 51 in 2021, she has been integral in creating a centralized financial structure for the company's portfolio, now spanning 42 properties across five Marriott International brands in eight countries. Batsuk leads a diverse team of 29 people from 15 nationalities, speaking 20 languages.

🏨 Minor Hotels has appointed Omar Romero as Chief Development and Luxury Officer, a new role aimed at furthering global expansion. Romero, a veteran with over two decades of experience, previously served as Chief Development Officer at Six Senses. Based in Bangkok, he will report to Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Minor International, leading global development strategy and managing key stakeholder relationships. Romero's focus will include identifying new business opportunities and supporting the creation of luxury brands for Minor Hotels.

🏨 Claudio Cadeddu, with over two decades of luxury hospitality experience, appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Sereno Hotels. Sereno Hotels, renowned for luxury properties like the award-winning Il Sereno Lago di Como—voted the number one hotel in Lake Como by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024—aims to enhance its brand legacy by offering authentic, elegant, and seamless experiences. Cadeddu's strategic appointment paves the way for exciting expansion into new markets.

🏨 Omar Romero, seasoned industry veteran, has been appointed as the new Chief Development and Luxury Officer at global hotel group Minor Hotels, marking the creation of this position amid the company's rapid global expansion. Romero, a graduate from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and Ecole de Management Hôtelier Les Roches, brings extensive knowledge and passion to the role. His responsibilities include driving Minor Hotels' global development strategy, identifying new business opportunities, overseeing project planning and execution, and managing stakeholder relationships. Romero is also key in shaping the future of Minor's luxury brand offerings.