Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality

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

Aperture promotes 2 to vice president. Atlanta-based Aperture Hotels has promoted Melissa Brown and Chandi Saunders to vice president of commercial strategy. Brown and Saunders both bring more than two decades of hospitality experience and have served as regional directors of commercial strategy since July 2024. Brown most recently served as regional director of sales for Aperture and worked for Aimbridge Hospitality, Terrapin Hospitality and Marriott-branded properties. Saunders has been with Aperture since 2019 and has led commercial efforts for hotels across Georgia and Southeast.

AutoCamp names new COO, CCO. Santa Barbara, California-based AutoCamp Hospitality Group has promoted David DiFalco to president in addition to being COO. Since joining AutoCamp as COO in 2024, DiFalco has played a role in operationalizing strategy, enhancing structure, and reinforcing the executive foundation. With 25 years in hospitality, he has held senior roles at Stonebridge Companies, Under Canvas, and Great Wolf Resorts. Bryan Terzi has been promoted to chief commercial officer and will lead sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Since joining AutoCamp last year as chief marketing officer, he’s played a role in positioning the brand for sustained success. With over two decades of marketing experience, Terzi previously held senior roles at Sage Hospitality and Sydell Group.

KHP names new general counsel. San Francisco-based KHP Capital Partners (KHP) has appointed Alex Lewis as executive vice president and general counsel. In this role, she will provide comprehensive legal and strategic support to the KHP funds and oversee KHP’s legal, regulatory, risk management and compliance matters. Lewis will succeed Judy Miles, who will continue at KHP as an executive advisor. Lewis joins KHP from Goodwin Procter, where she was a partner in the real estate industry group.

La Vie names new director. Sydney-based La Vie Hotels and Resorts has named Ruwani Weerasinghe as director of asset management and acquisitions. Most recently, she served as assistant vice president of asset management at Frasers Hospitality, where she led operational strategy and performance since September 2023. Before that, she worked at Pro-Invest Group.

Plamondon names new CFO. Frederick, Maryland-based The Plamondon Companies announced that Matthew Zappone is joining the organization as CFO. Most notably, he spent the last 25 years at Marriott International in various finance and accounting department roles. The Plamondon Companies includes Plamondon Hospitality Partners, which owns and operates 16 Marriott, Hilton, and IHG properties across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Remington names new VP. Dallas-based management company Remington Hospitality has appointed industry veteran Ryan Matlock as its new divisional vice president of operations. Matlock most recently served as regional vice president of operations at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he spent the past 11 years. Matlock began his career with Marriott International, gaining foundational experience in full-service operations.