Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga

Here is a compilation of the most critical executive moves of the past week in the hotel investment world, alphabetically (by company):

Accor names regional CEO. Accor has promoted Karelle Lamouche to CEO for Europe and North Africa, covering its premium, midscale and economy brands. Lamouche, who has been with the France-based company for nearly 30 years, moves up from her previous role of COO for Europe and North Africa. Lamouche first joined Accor in 1998 and spent time as a hotel general manager before moving into country and global leadership roles.

Dreamscape names execs. Dallas-based Dreamscape Hospitality has named several new executives, including Brad Frazier as vice president of sales, Kellea Collier as regional director of operations and Amy O’Grady as director of treasury and accounts payable. Frazier most recently serving as vice president of sales at TPG Hotels & Resorts and previously at Highgate and Aimbridge Hospitality. Collier most recently served as general manager of the Delta by Marriott Southlake and previously led the Sheraton McKinney. O’Grady's career includes treasury and accounting roles with TPG Hotels & Resorts, KeyCity Capital, Sam Moon Group and Southwest Progressive Enterprises.

Hyatt names luxury leader. Hyatt Hotels Corp. has named Tamara Lohan as Global Brand Leader – Luxury on an interim basis. Lohan joined Hyatt in 2023 as part of its acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique and luxury hotel platform she co-founded and led for more than two decades. She brings expertise in personalization, global luxury trends and consumer insights. She will guide Hyatt’s international luxury brand strategy while elevating brand consistency and guest experiences across the company’s luxury portfolio. Click here for more on this story.

Newbond names two new execs. New York City-based Newbond Holdings has named several new executives, including Anjali Agarwal as senior vice president of asset management and Hampus Streiffert as vice president of asset management. Agarwal most recently as senior vice president at Starwood Capital Group, served as COO of AutoCamp, as well as had a 12-year tenure at Chartres Lodging Group. Streiffert previously served as director of asset management at Host Hotels & Resorts and also worked at HotelAVE and Strategic Hotels & Resorts.

Stonebridge names SVP. Denver-based Stonebridge has hired Orkun Aydin as senior vice president of operations. Aydin joins Stonebridge from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he served as senior vice president of operations within the Full-Service Division. He also held executive roles with Interstate Hotels & Resorts and served as area general manager for several high-profile assets.

Tortuga names CEO. Mexico City-based Tortuga Resorts, owned by KSL Capital Partners and Mexican family office Rodina, has named Leo Schlesinger as CEO. Schlesinger has served as Group CEO of Norte 19, one of Latin America’s largest publicly traded hotel owners and operators, overseeing a portfolio of 154 hotels across diverse markets and working closely with global hotel brands such as Marriott and City Express. He previously led the transformation of Aliat Universidades into one of Mexico’s largest higher-education institutions. Click here for more on this story.