US hospitality hires, promotions: Rosen Hotels & Resorts promotes new CEO

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

Chief executive officer
Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Dec. 3, 2024
Promotion
Experience: In 1985, Harris Rosen personally recruited and hired Santos to become his chief financial officer, a job Santos started in January 1986 and held for almost 39 years. Santos would later add vice president to his title as he and Rosen worked side-by-side, growing Rosen Hotels & Resorts into a worldwide hospitality leader and the Southeast’s largest independently owned hotel chain.

Corporate director of marketing
Atlantic Hospitality
Nov. 21, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, DeBruyckere served as the director of marketing for The Westin Portland Harborview, where she oversaw several areas of operation, including guest satisfaction and community connection.

Managing partner
Atlantic Hospitality
Nov. 21, 2024
New hire
Experience: Before stepping into his current role, Grimes oversaw 24 hotels and restaurants across New England as the regional managing director for EOS Hospitality. Grimes’ career has been marked by a decade of progressive leadership within the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, where he advanced to serve as managing director.

Corporate director of revenue management and distribution
Atlantic Hospitality
Nov. 21, 2024
New hire
Experience: Weissing joins Atlantic Hospitality from AKA Hotels and Residences, where she served as revenue director. She began her career at Starwood Hotels & Resorts nearly two decades ago and has since successfully managed and optimized revenue for several independent boutique hotels in New England.

General manager
The Chatwal, New York
New York City
Nov. 25, 2024
New hire
Experience: Prior roles include director of operations at the Resort at Squaw Creek, where he oversaw rooms, spa and golf, and the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, where he was integral to setting new luxury standards following the property’s $32 million renovation.

General manager
The Westin Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles
Nov. 22, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Pufpaf was the vice president of sales, Marriott Select Brands West. He has held various leadership positions, including general manager, director of sales and marketing, market sales leader for Southern California, general sales manager for the Southwest Sales Office, and vice president of sales for the Southwest.

General manager
Gansevoort Meatpacking
New York City
Nov. 13, 2024
New hire
Experience: Thomas' tenured career includes experience at a few of the most prestigious venues and hotels across the U.S., including The James New York - NoMad, Lyle Washington, D.C., and Riggs Washington, D.C. Her most recent role was as opening director of sales and marketing at The Wall Street Hotel, where she directed all sales, events, marketing, and brand development and initiatives.

Director of sales and marketing
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
Baltimore
Nov. 25, 2024
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Gregory served as director of sales and marketing at the Thesis Hotel Miami in South Florida. She began her career with Hilton, representing five Chicago hotels, and went on to lead the sales team for W Hotels Chicago, where she played a pivotal role in the transition from Starwood to Marriott.

Director of sales and marketing
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk and Hyatt Regency San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio, Texas
Nov. 21, 2024
Returning hire
Experience: Balyeat began at Hyatt Hotels Corp. in 2007 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. During his career, he's held various positions, including director of sales, events and marketing at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade, followed by his move to Hyatt Regency Columbus. After working with the downtown San Antonio hotels between 2012 and 2014, Balyeat is returning to San Antonio to oversee all sales and marketing programs for the properties.

Director of food and beverage
Pendry San Diego
San Diego
Nov. 26, 2024
New hire
Experience: Figueroa joins Pendry San Diego from Alma San Diego, where he served as director of food and beverage. Throughout his 30-year career in the food and beverage industry, Figueroa has held leadership positions at several premier culinary concepts in Seattle, London, New York City and Los Angeles.

Executive chef
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
Baltimore
Nov. 26, 2024
New hire
Experience: Grande has led the culinary teams at properties, including Grand Hyatt Washington D.C., Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, and, most recently, as executive chef at Four Seasons Seattle and Hilton Motif Seattle.

Executive chef
Pendry San Diego
San Diego
Nov. 26, 2024
Promotion
Experience: Since joining Pendry San Diego in 2017 as chef de cuisine and most recently as executive sous chef, Sloan has played a significant role in overseeing the culinary operations for Nason’s Beer Hall, Fifth & Rose, Provisional Kitchen and in-room dining.

Executive chef
The Lowell Hotel
New York City
Nov. 26, 2024
New hire
Experience: Thual's passion for travel and discovering new flavors led him to Valencia, Spain, and Marrakech, Morocco, where he immersed himself in Mediterranean cuisine, working in Michelin-starred establishments, including Relais & Châteaux. He later returned to Paris to take on roles at prestigious venues such as the Michelin-starred Le Violon d’Ingres under the guidance of Chef Christian Constant and the renowned Ladurée, where he served as Chef USA before relocating to New York City.

General manager
Lazia at the Crossroads Hotel
Kansas City, Missouri
Nov. 22, 2024
New hire
Experience: With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Anderson steps into her new role at Lazia following a successful year-long tenure as general manager of XR, Crossroads Hotel’s signature neighborhood bar and lounge.

Spa director
Epicurean Hotel
Tampa, Florida
Nov. 20, 2024
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Spa Evangeline at the Epicurean Hotel, Wilson worked at the ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa in the museum district of Houston, Texas, where she was lead esthetician and massage therapist trainer. Her career also includes time as spa operations manager for Grand Galvez in Galveston, Texas.

Managing director
Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Nov. 13, 2024
New hire
Experience: Mosca joins Rosewood Washington, D.C. with an extensive background in luxury hospitality both domestically and internationally. His most recent role was as hotel manager at another legendary Rosewood property – The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City.

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