Summary:
- Stonebridge Cos. named Orkun Aydin senior vice president of operations.
- He was SVP of operations at Aimbridge Hospitality.
- He will oversee full-service hotels and resorts, managing performance and owner value.
Orkun Aydin is senior vice president of operations at Stonebridge Cos. He will oversee full-service hotels and resorts, managing performance, guest experience and owner value.
Aydin joined from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was senior vice president of operations for the full-service division, overseeing a portfolio of full-service, resort and Caribbean properties, Stonebridge said in a statement.
“Orkun is a respected operator with experience in complex, high-volume environments,” said Lee Palaschak, Stonebridge’s executive vice president of operations. “His ability to elevate performance, build teams and partner with owners aligns with Stonebridge’s focus on operational excellence. He has a long track record of cultivating trust-based ownership relationships, which will be valuable as we expand our portfolio and strengthen partnerships nationwide. We are excited to welcome him to our leadership team.”
Before Aimbridge, Aydin held executive roles with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, serving as area general manager for the Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Studios and The Westin Tampa Harbour Island.
Aydin said he is honored to join Stonebridge.
“The company culture cultivated by Rob and the executive team is strong and it is a pleasure to be part of the organization,” he said. “I look forward to contributing to Stonebridge’s success and delivering results for owners and stakeholders.”
Denver-based Stonebridge, founded by Chairman Navin Dimond, is led by CEO Rob Smith. The company recently named Christian Chen vice president of feasibility, where he leads feasibility and underwriting to support portfolio growth.
