Philadelphia, PA – HHM Hotels today announced a bold restructuring of its leadership team, introducing a wave of strategic promotions and appointments across operations and commercial divisions. These actions are meant to boost performance, improve owner relations and prepare the company for the next phase of its growth.
These appointments are a reflection of HHM Hotels’ commitment to creating a culture of high performance by investing in exceptional talent. This ensures future and existing clients will benefit from their expertise and market knowledge. Dani Elhachem, COO, HHM Hotels
A stable group of Executive Vice-Presidents will now oversee the portfolio. Cathy O’Brien Hiram Negron Doug Wilkins are all seasoned hospitality leaders who have been promoted to EVP, Operations. Ray Perez remains in his role as EVP Operations. Marsha Ray has been appointed as Executive Vice-President, Head of Canadian Operations. The move is expected to further strengthen the Canadian foundation already in place and help position the company for future growth.
This is not the way business is done. Our leadership team is dedicated to delivering long-term value and performance for owners. It is a pleasure to work with such a talented team of HHM Hotels employees, as well as industry leaders who are eager to join us. Naveen Kakarla, President & CEO of HHM Hotels
These appointments will help HHM Hotels continue to grow. Raul Moronta will join the company as Chief Revenue officer in late 2024, enabling it to unify revenue management, marketing, distribution and E-commerce. Lindsey Johnson has been promoted as Senior Vice President and Head of Sales to oversee all hotel sales initiatives. This is part of a commercial evolution.
Our new operating company structure allows us to be more responsive, to provide greater support to our teams on property, and to maximize performance across all segments and markets.
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These changes reflect the company’s focus on operational excellence and technology-driven innovation. They also show its alignment with owners, team members and guests.
HHM Hotels
HHM Hotels, an award-winning management and investment firm, operates more than 235 full-service or select-service hotels in the United States and Canada. HHM Hotels has a presence in nearly every major hospitality sector from coast-to-coast. They are a leading hotel manager for Marriott, Hilton Hyatt and IHG, as well as operating more than 50 independent luxury hotels. HHM Hotels is known for its highly-stable and experienced operating team, which is known for its ability to deliver market-leading results. Owners include publicly traded companies, family offices, and private equity firms. Further information is available at hhmhotels.com.
