Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Numa Group, Peachtree

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

Marriott names market VP. Marriott International has promoted George Varughese to market vice president for Malaysia. Varughese has over 35 years of service at Marriott and began his journey at the Renaissance Vienna Hotel. His career spans four continents, seven countries, and more than 15 locations.  

Numa Group adds exec. Berlin-based Numa Group has appointed Philipp Morawietz as its new director of corporate development. This newly established position aligns with the company’s growth strategy and international expansion, as Numa now operates in 15 European countries. Morawietz brings extensive experience in the hospitality and technology sectors. Most recently, he served as managing director at Homelike, a platform specializing in serviced apartment rentals and also worked at HRS Group.

Peachtree names new EVP. Atlanta-based Peachtree Group has named Michael Brunner as executive vice president of credit investments. He has more than 25 years of experience at top-tier financial institutions, including Atlas SP Partners, where he was instrumental in the warehouse finance and securitized products business. He has also worked for Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan.

RLA Global names new partner. Dubai-based RLA Global has named Ignacio de las Cuevas as a partner. He has over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, destination development, international cooperation and digital transformation, with expertise in sustainable tourism strategies and circular economy applications. He was previously principal at Andart Global in Dubai and also worked for Eurecat’s Centre of Excellence in Tourism Innovation and Swisscontact.