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Frank Veenstra Joins Kempinski Leadership Team to Shape Next Chapter of Global Growth in Luxury Hospitality

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels has named Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, positioning him to guide the company’s next growth phase as it strengthens its foothold in the ultra-luxury segment. In his new role, Veenstra will oversee Kempinski’s global development strategy, selecting high-value assets for investment, expanding growth through… Read the full news article

Leeny Oberg to Retire as Marriott CFO; Jen Mason and Shawn Hill to Succeed in 2026

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(IN SHORT) Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s CFO since 2016 and EVP of Development since 2023, will retire on March 31, 2026, after a 26‑year career marked by the Starwood integration, pandemic management, and strategic portfolio growth. Jen Mason, a 33‑year Marriott executive and current Global Treasurer, will become CFO, while Shawn Hill, who has overseen Asia Pacific Excluding China’s expansion, will… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Appoints Omar Romero as Chief Development Officer to Lead Global Expansion

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Romero is the latest addition to the hospitality group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates its global expansion plans (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Omar Romero as Chief Development and Luxury Officer to drive its global expansion and luxury brand curation efforts. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Romero will spearhead Minor’s strategy… Read the full news article

Marie-Noële Schwartzmann succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel as Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality

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Marie-Noële Schwartzmann joins DH and takes over effective May 1, 2022 Claus-Dieter Jandel retires after more than 40 years with the company Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective May 1, 2022, Marie-Noële Schwartzmann will become the new Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality. She succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel who has decided… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Julienne Smith as new Chief Development Officer, Americas

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Americas Chief Development Officer Joel Eisemann to retire, Julienne Smith, current SVP of Development, appointed to succeed ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today (21 MARCH 2022) announces that Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer, Americas, will be retiring from IHG Hotels & Resorts in June. Julienne… Read the full news article