Here is a compilation of the most important leadership changes in the hotel investment world over the past week, in alphabetical order (by company):
New executive at Access Point Financial. Atlanta-based Access Point Financial has appointed Daniel Zagoria as Managing Director of Business Development. Zagoria has more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining APF, he was Vice President of Credit at Peachtree Group and worked for Marcus & Millichap.
New COO at Aperture Hotels. Atlanta-based Aperture Hotels has named Patrick Short as its new COO. Prior to joining Aperture, Short served as president of Peachtree Hospitality Management. His experience spans over 25 brands, including independent, premium, dual-branded and lifestyle hotels. He has operational expertise across multiple hospitality sectors, including full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels in over 30 states.
Auberge appoints new CEO. Christian Clerc has been appointed President and CEO of Auberge Resort Collection, effective September 1, succeeding Craig Reid, who led the company for 10 years. Clerc served as Global President of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts from 2016 to 2022. Prior to assuming responsibility for global operations at Four Seasons, Clerc served as President EMEA from 2014 to 2016, overseeing the company’s operations in the region. After retiring from Four Seasons in 2022, Clerc has been involved in a variety of projects, including serving on the board of Artemis RE Partners, serving as Chairman of the Board of the duPont Registry Group, a luxury automotive and motorsports ecosystem, and as an advisor on global luxury development projects.
New managers at GF Hotels. Philadelphia-based GF Hotels & Resorts has named John Parker as its new COO. Parker served as Regional Vice President of Operations for GFF from 2009 to 2012 and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, he served as COO at Real Hospitality Group. GF also appointed Marcus Marshall as Vice President of Food and Beverage. Marshall brings nearly 30 years of experience and industry knowledge in hotel and restaurant management. Prior to joining GF Hotels & Resorts, he held key operational leadership roles for prominent restaurant and hotel groups across the industry.
New general counsel at Hard Rock. Orlando-based Hard Rock International has promoted Frank Chesky to executive vice president and chief legal officer. Chesky has practiced law for nearly 25 years, specializing in gaming law for the past 14 years. He joined Hard Rock in 2017 as vice president and general counsel for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. He was promoted to vice president and deputy general counsel in 2021 and assumed the role of interim general counsel in 2023. Prior to joining Hard Rock, he worked for Sportech Inc.
New JLL Head for the Western Region. JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that Tony Muscio will join the firm as Senior Managing Director for the West Region. Muscio has more than 20 years of real estate experience, including 18 years with JLL. Muscio’s career began at PKF Consulting. He joined JLL in 2004, where he spent nearly two decades, most recently as Managing Director of the Hotels & Hospitality Group for the West Coast. Most recently, he was Managing Director at KBC Advisors.
Minor Hotels appoints new Vice President.Bangkok-based Minor Hotels has appointed Richard Beh as Vice President Commercial – Asia, effective April 1. Prior to joining Minor Hotels, Beh was Global Vice President of Hotel Chains at Trip.com. He has worked for Marriott International and the Shangri-La Group.
