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Noble’s Bianco, Slater promoted to VP and senior associate

Bianco will oversee extended-stay development, while Slater will focus on acquisitions

Noble Investment Group Promotions 2025

Mit Shah-led Noble Investment Group recently promoted John Bianco to vice president of design and development and Ridge Slater to senior associate, investments.

Vishnu Rageev R.
By Vishnu Rageev R.Apr 17, 2025
Vishnu Rageev R.

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.

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Noble Investment Group Announces 2025 Promotions

John Bianco is now vice president of design and development at Noble Investment Group, while Ridge Slater is senior associate for investments. Bianco will continue to lead development for Noble’s extended-stay platform, and Slater will focus on acquisitions tied to its investment strategies.

Atlanta-based Noble is led by CEO Mit Shah.

“As we continue to grow our institutional platform, these promotions reflect the talent at Noble and our belief that great outcomes begin with great people,” said Shah.

Noble appointed Bianco as the senior project director of development in June 2023.

In December, Pensions & Investments named Noble Investment Group, led by CEO Mit Shah, to its 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management list for the second straight year, citing its focus on collaboration and inclusivity.

The company has operated in the travel and hospitality real estate sector for more than three decades, investing about $6 billion across the U.S. to drive value creation, job growth, and economic activity.

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