Keisha Smith Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer at Four Seasons
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed Keisha Smith as the new Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Based in Miami, Keisha will join the Executive Leadership Team and oversee the company’s People and Culture strategy, internal communications, and ESG efforts. With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership roles, Keisha has previously served as the Chief People Officer at Tory Burch and held senior positions at News Corp and Morgan Stanley. She is excited to contribute to Four Seasons’ renowned culture and help drive its future growth.
(PRESS RELEASE) Toronto, Canada, 2024-Jan-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named Keisha Smith as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Based at Four Seasons’ corporate office in Miami, Keisha will join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Alejandro Reynal, the President and CEO of Four Seasons.
“We are thrilled to welcome Keisha to Four Seasons,” said Alejandro Reynal. “With her extensive experience and remarkable reputation for cultivating culture-driven success, she is a perfect fit for our leadership team. Her passion for building strong, empowered teams aligns perfectly with Four Seasons’ culture and our commitment to our people, who are central to everything we do. We are excited to have her on board as we continue to grow and evolve strategically.”
In her new role, Keisha will oversee all aspects of Four Seasons’ People and Culture strategy, internal communications, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. She will work to strengthen the company’s renowned culture and ensure that Four Seasons continues to attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent globally.
Keisha expressed her enthusiasm about joining the company, saying, “It’s an honor to be part of Four Seasons, a company that has set the standard for excellence through its remarkable culture. To join such an iconic brand during an exciting period of growth is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to working alongside the team to further enrich the shared culture and vision of the future.”
With over 20 years of experience, Keisha has built a strong reputation as a transformative leader in Human Resources. Her career includes senior HR roles at leading companies across fashion, media, and financial services. Prior to joining Four Seasons, Keisha was the Chief People Officer at Tory Burch, where her talent strategies helped the company achieve its highest employee engagement scores. She has also held leadership positions at News Corp and Morgan Stanley, where she focused on driving business growth while creating supportive and thriving environments for employees.
Keisha is excited to collaborate with the Four Seasons teams, adding, “I look forward to working with the incredible talent at Four Seasons to build on an already exceptional environment—one that has successfully combined outstanding performance with a remarkable culture.”
Keisha holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Virginia and is a Hudson Institute Certified Executive Coach.
About Four Seasons for Good
Four Seasons is dedicated to enhancing its long-standing commitment to supporting communities and preserving the environment through its ESG program, Four Seasons for Good. Focused on two pillars—Planet (environmental impact) and People (social impact)—this program continues to drive positive change in the regions where Four Seasons operates. For more information on Four Seasons for Good, click here.
Media Contact:
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Source: Four Seasons Hotels & Resort
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