Stonebridge Additions to the list Rich Cortese As Special Advisor to the Caribbean Region
He is joining Stonebridge in an advisory role, and brings more than thirty years of practical experience in Caribbean development, asset management, operations, and business.
Over the course his career he has managed several Caribbean resort properties. He served as EVP for Caribbean Property Group and managed a $750million portfolio, which included the RitzCarlton San Juan. Marriott Aruba. Radisson San Juan. The Normandie Hotel. And a Courtyard by Marriott portfolio. He led operations for resorts such as the El San Juan and El Conquistador in Puerto Rico as well as Wyndham hotels across the Caribbean.
Rob Smith, Stonebridge CEO said, “Rich has a wealth of knowledge in the Caribbean hospitality industry and we are fortunate to have his advice as we build out our presence in the region.” Rich’s relationships and insight will be a great asset to our owners who are looking for regional expertise and operational excellence. Marco Selva, our Luxury and Resort platform leader, has over 20 years of experience in Caribbean hotels.
Selva is the SVP for business development and operations in luxury and lifestyle.
Selva: “I’m looking forward to working with Rich in order to expand Stonebridge Caribbean’s presence.” His extensive experience and deep connections in the Caribbean complement our strategy perfectly. Together, our hands-on, well-rounded approach will provide owners a unique blend of strategic insight and operational excellence with regional understanding.
Cortese continued, “I’ve worked with a number of hotel management companies. Stonebridge stands out because of its entrepreneurial culture and hands-on leadership. It also offers a tailored approach for each property and owner.” The Caribbean is an exciting, evolving market—and I’m thrilled to be working with Rob, Marco and the team as they bring Stonebridge’s capabilities to a broader set of owners and investors in the region.”
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