Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.
Stonebridge Cos. named Kevin Dingle chief development officer.
He joins from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was SVP of development and acquisitions.
The company recently named Rich Cortese special advisor for the Caribbean.
Kevin Dingle is Stonebridge Cos.' new chief development officer. He will lead the firm’s development team and overall strategy.
Dingle, who has more than two decades of hotel real estate experience, joins Stonebridge from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was senior vice president of development and acquisitions, the company said in a statement.
“Kevin brings capital markets knowledge, investor relationships, and a track record of delivering results through all market cycles,” said Rob Smith, Stonebridge’s CEO. “His entrepreneurial background and institutional experience align with our strategy of scalable growth. He reflects the partnership- and relationship-driven approach Stonebridge is known for. We’re pleased to welcome him to the executive team as we expand our platform.”
Before Aimbridge, he co-founded Compass Lodging Advisors, a hotel acquisitions and asset management firm. Dingle began his real estate career at Crow Holdings, where he was vice president of acquisitions and involved in more than $750 million in acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing.
Dingle said he is honored to join Stonebridge during a period of growth and opportunity.
“Rob and the team have built an organization that combines operational strength with entrepreneurial agility,” he said. “I look forward to building on that foundation to deepen owner relationships, expand our footprint, and create long-term value across the portfolio.”
Denver-based Stonebridge, founded by Chairman Navin Dimond, is led by Smith. The company recently named Rich Cortese special advisor for the Caribbean.
Agilysys named Sudharshan Chary senior vice president of product strategy.
Chary co-founded Datavision Technologies and entered the HFTP Hall of Fame in 2019.
He will help hospitality organizations use the Agilysys technology ecosystem.
Sudharshan Chary is senior vice president of product strategy at Agilysys Inc. He will help hospitality organizations use the Agilysys technology ecosystem.
Chary co-founded Datavision Technologies and was inducted into the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals International Technology Hall of Fame in 2019.
At Datavision, he built data models and a BI platform and served as president, overseeing technology, data and sales, the statement said. He helped hospitality leaders use data and business intelligence to improve operations, increase revenue and enhance service. Otelier acquired the platform in 2022 to expand its hotel performance and analytics capabilities.
“Sudharshan Chary’s energy and commitment to helping hospitality organizations use technology are well-aligned with our mission at Agilysys,” said Srinivasan. “As organizations explore data and emerging AI opportunities, his hospitality expertise and analytics skills will serve our customers and prospects well.”
He will work with Frank Pitsikalis and Rohith Kori, also SVPs of product strategy, to help hospitality organizations maximize the revenue and operational benefits of the Agilysys technology ecosystem, the statement said.
Chary said Agilysys is a technology innovator in hospitality, developing solutions that advance the industry.
“The company collaborates with customers to understand their needs and develop solutions that help hospitality leaders achieve their goals,” he said. “I look forward to contributing to the industry as part of this team.”
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