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Major Executive Moves Across Hospitality Brands
hrLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Marketing

Major Executive Moves Across Hospitality Brands

Hospitality brands and tech providers announced key leadership appointments across executive suites, operations, and sales. Major moves include new C-level hires at BirchStreet and Convene, alongside leadership changes at Hilton, Viceroy, and Crestline.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1BirchStreet appointed Christopher Haydon as CEO, while Convene named Melanie Colton as CPTO.
  2. 2Hilton hired Jon Gersonde as managing director of Grand Wailea Maui, and Lisa Ares joined InterContinental San Diego as GM.
  3. 3Senior commercial leadership changes were announced at Crestline, Viceroy Hotels, and Ivy Hospitality.

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Source: Lodging Magazine

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