US hospitality hires, promotions: Makeready appoints two executives

Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.

Vice president of revenue and digital strategy
Makeready
Feb. 10, 2025
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Makeready, she served as managing director at Revenue Upside Inc. and as director of revenue management for Loews Hotels, overseeing properties in Miami and Atlanta.

Vice president of commercial strategy
Makeready
Feb. 10, 2025
New hire
Experience: Paradiso has experience in both branded and independent hotel locations spanning from city center to resort locations both domestically and internationally. Most recently, he served as regional vice president of sales and marketing at Benchmark, Pyramid Global Independent, Luxury & Lifestyle division.

CEO
Whim Hospitality
Feb. 6, 2025
New hire
Experience: As the founder of See Jane Work, Pittman disrupted the office supply industry with her innovative take on stylish and functional products for modern workplaces. Her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence earned her recognition in The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Inc. and many more.

General manager
Municipal Grand
Savannah, Georgia
Feb. 10, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Savoy served as chief operating officer of Berg Hospitality Group, where he directed 17 restaurant concepts and spearheaded multiple openings.

General manager
Benson Hotel + Faculty Club
Aurora, Colorado
Feb. 7, 2025
New hire
Experience: Young's background includes leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Interstate Hotel & Resorts and Aimbridge Hospitality. Most recently, he served as the general manager for Hayes Mansion Curio Collection by Hilton in San Jose, California.

General manager
Terra Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
Feb. 6, 2025
New hire
Experience: Throughout his 30-year career, Englund has worked with industry giants as well as a range of independent properties. His career began with the prestigious Four Seasons; however, it is his work with boutique concepts such as the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront that have served as the building blocks for his career.

General manager
The Wilde Resort & Spa
Sedona, Arizona
Feb. 6, 2025
New hire
Experience: Rau joins The Wilde Resort & Spa from Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, where as general manager he successfully led a multi-million-dollar renovation of 137 guest rooms, public spaces, and eight acres of grounds.

General manager
The Wall Street Hotel
New York City
Feb. 6, 2025
New hire
Experience: Sanders has previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton New York, Park Lane New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower New York and The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia.

General manager
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, California
Feb. 5, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Chambers served as general manager of The Roosevelt Hotel - A Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New Orleans, where he led a $175 million reopening following its closure due to Hurricane Katrina and $30 million property renovation in 2018-'19.

General manager
Trump International Beach Resort Miami
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Feb. 5, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Hiblum played an instrumental role in the pre-opening and launch of Arlo Wynwood, Miami’s flagship property for the Arlo brand.

General manager
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
Napa Valley, California
Feb. 4, 2025
New hire
Experience: Donovan joins Stanly Ranch after serving as general manager at Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection, where he drove the resort's success and solidified its reputation as a leader in the industry.

Managing director
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
Feb. 3, 2025
New hire
Experience: McIver has held the general manager position for more than 15 years at several highly acclaimed hotels and resorts spanning across California and Arizona.

Resort vice president of sales and marketing
The Wigwam
Litchfield Park, Arizona
Feb. 10, 2025
New hire
Experience: As the former director of sales, marketing and events at Park Hyatt Toronto, Bossenberry oversaw a dynamic team and was responsible for the hotel's performance following a major renovation. Prior to that, he served as the director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, where he achieved record revenue growth and produced award-winning business plans.

Director of sales and marketing
The Wall Street Hotel
New York City
Feb. 6, 2025
New hire
Experience: Lipner brings experience in luxury hospitality sales, having held leadership roles at The New York EDITION, Lotte New York Palace and Trump SoHo.

Director of sales and marketing
Caribe Royale Orlando Resort
Orlando, Florida
Feb. 5, 2025
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Caribe Royale Orlando, Gay most recently led strategic efforts to position Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria resort in Maui, as Hawaii’s top luxury and meetings property in his role as commercial vice president.

Director of leisure sales
Montage Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
Feb. 4, 2025
New hire
Experience: Mathews joined the flagship address following four years at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, where she was senior director of leisure sales. Her luxury experience also includes directing global sales in the West Coast region for The Peninsula Hotels for more than a decade.

Director of sales and marketing
The Lowell Hotel
New York City
Feb. 3, 2025
New hire
Experience: Most recently, he served as the director of sales and marketing for the opening team of Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada, leading the team from pre-opening to a successful launch in the international and local market.

Director of food and beverage
Kimpton Claret Hotel
Denver
Feb. 11, 2025
New hire
Experience: Lee comes to Colorado from Orlando, Florida, where she held talent acquisition/leadership development and area director of operations roles for Hawkers Asian Street Food group.

Executive chef
Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Feb. 5, 2025
New hire
Experience: Reyes joins Carmel Valley Ranch from Pendry Park City in Utah, where he served as executive chef. His background includes leadership roles at properties such as the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco.

Executive chef
Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples, Florida
Feb. 4, 2025
New hire
Experience: Mendez moved to Minnesota to start his culinary career, where he spent 10 years moving up the ranks in the kitchen. After returning home to Mexico City to train in Mexican cuisine, his next venture brought him to Naples, Florida, where he served as executive chef at Café Alfredo.

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