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Who Are the Newly Promoted Leaders at Stonebridge?
STONEBRIDGE COS. RECENTLY promoted 18 team members across operations, accounting, technology, legal, risk management, revenue strategy and commercial services. These members, aligned with Stonebridge’s owner-first culture, will play a role in advancing the company’s performance and growth, according to the company.
Denver-based Stonebridge is a privately-owned hotel management company founded by Chairman Navin Dimond and is led by President and CEO Rob Smith.
“We are proud to recognize these talented individuals for their leadership and contributions,” said Smith. “These promotions reflect our ongoing investment in people who understand what it means to deliver measurable results for our owners and elevate performance across our portfolio.”
The newly promoted team members are:
Chris Cheney – Executive vice president of commercial services
Nasim Mansurov – Senior vice president of information technologies
Amanda Wheadon – Vice president of operations
Kelley Savage – Regional vice president of revenue management
Anthony Patterson – Director of risk management and legal
Theresa Dykes – Director of hotel accounting
Jane Wang – Director of hotel accounting
Adela Byrne – Regional director of revenue management
Max Rudnick – Regional director of revenue management
David Incze – Area director of revenue management
Martha Hernandez – Senior director of corporate human resources
Katie Randrup – Director of field accounting and compliance
Ashley Brady – Senior manager of digital strategy
Heidi Selby – Manager of field accounting and compliance
Melody Tucker – Manager of hotel transitions
Charlotte Royer – Accounting training manager
Liliana Lance – Underwriting and development manager
Candice Chassagnard – Payroll supervisorStonebridge is expanding across the U.S. with a focus on performance, innovation and returns for owners and investors, the statement said. The company’s portfolio includes select-service, extended-stay and full-service hotels nationwide.
In March, Chad Goodnough joined as senior vice president of sales, strategy and innovation, and David Wahba as vice president of sales for luxury, lifestyle, and resort properties.
G6 added eight team members to its franchise development group.
Sachin Sachdeva, Jay Vekaria, Gregory Jones and Swaraj Gaikwad joined the team.
The company plans more hires in other states in the coming months.
G6 Hospitality added eight team members to its franchise development group. They include Sachin Sachdeva, Jay Vekaria, Gregory Jones and Swaraj Gaikwad as directors of franchise development.
The four will cover different regions around the country, G6 said in a statement. The company, parent of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, plans additional hires in other states in the coming months.
“We are excited to welcome these accomplished professionals to the franchise development team,” said Sonal Sinha, G6 Hospitality’s CEO. “Their collective experience will further strengthen our ability to support existing franchisees while forging new partnerships in priority growth markets.”
Sachdeva is responsible for franchise growth across the Midwest, covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, the statement said. He previously led business development for OYO in the U.S. and Canada and served as country revenue head in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Vekaria will grow G6 Brands in the Northeast, covering Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Before joining G6 Hospitality, he worked in hospitality, fintech and private equity.
Jones leads the Western region, covering California and Nevada. He has experience managing operations, revenue growth and franchise development across multiple U.S. hotel groups.
Gaikwad oversees New Mexico and South Texas. Before joining G6 Hospitality, he led business operations and growth at OYO U.S.
Nikhil Heda, G6 Hospitality’s senior vice president of development, said the company is focusing on supporting franchisees and leveraging local market expertise as it expands into certain states.
“I look forward to working with our new team members and am confident their experience will create value and opportunities for our partners,” Heda said.
The other new team members are:
Anchit Rampal, covering Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho
Saksham Peswani, covering Nebraska and part of Texas
Barry Durham, covering Wyoming and Utah
Kellen Bean, covering Alaska and Arizona
G6 recently joined the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association to support advocacy, public safety and market growth for its Texas franchisees. OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal serves as chair of G6 Hospitality.
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Marriott promoted Kiran Andicot to SVP, South Asia, replacing Ranju Alex, who joined Accor.
Andicot joined the company’s development and feasibility team in 2006.
He has led expansion across the region, signing over 220 hotels.
Kiran Andicot is now senior vice president for South Asia at Marriott International. He will oversee operations and development across the region.
Andicot, joined Marriott in 2006 in the development and feasibility team and has since led the company’s growth in India and neighbouring countries, Marriott said in a statement. He was senior vice president for hotel development, South Asia.
Before joining Marriott, Andicot worked in consultancy with EY and HVS and spent seven years in hotel operations with IHCL and the Oberoi Group in India.
Over his tenure, Andicot has led Marriott’s expansion across India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh, signing more than 220 hotels, the statement said.
In 2024, his team secured 42 hotel signings with 7,000 rooms in India. Earlier this year, Andicot led the deal with Concept Hospitality to affiliate The Fern portfolio of 115 properties under Series by Marriott, extending the brand into tier 2 and 3 markets. Openings are planned in Surat, Shimla, Jalandhar and Coorg.
“These accomplishments are a testament to Kiran’s deep understanding of South Asian markets, strong relationships with our owner partners, incisive business acumen and steady leadership,” said Rajeev Menon, Marriott International’s president for Asia Pacific excluding China. “I am confident that with Kiran’s expertise, supported by our experienced leadership bench, Marriott will continue its trajectory of growth in South Asia.”
He drove portfolio diversification, including Marriott’s entry into the residences segment, Marriott said.
Choice named Joshua Sloser chief commercial officer to lead its commercial strategy.
He most recently served as McDonald’s global SVP of customer and commercial innovation.
Sloser also spent nearly a decade at Hilton in senior digital and e-commerce roles.
Joshua Sloser is chief commercial officer of Choice Hotels International. He will develop and implement the company’s commercial strategy, overseeing digital channels, including ChoiceHotels.com and the mobile app, revenue management, third-party distribution and customer service to drive growth and market share.
Sloser has more than 20 years of leadership experience across hospitality, restaurant and travel industries. He most recently served as McDonald’s global senior vice president of customer and commercial innovation, Choice said in a statement.
“Choice Hotels continues to capitalize on diversified growth avenues and strong international momentum, as demonstrated in our recent second-quarter performance,” said Pat Pacious, Choice’s president and CEO. “As we accelerate our global expansion and deepen customer engagement, Joshua’s proven ability to drive innovation, lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable commercial outcomes will be instrumental. His franchising experience, paired with expertise in digital, commercial and customer experience, makes him an excellent fit for the chief commercial officer role.”
Prior to McDonald’s, he spent nearly a decade at Hilton Worldwide Holdings in senior digital and e-commerce roles. He has also held leadership positions at airline and travel companies, including America West Airlines, Cendant, Ciber Consulting and Travelocity.
Sloser said he is joining Choice Hotels at a pivotal point in its growth.
“The company’s legacy of innovation, focus on value for franchisees and commitment to guest experiences resonate with me,” he said. “I look forward to working with the team to build on that momentum and help shape the next chapter of commercial success.”
Noble Investment Group named Marc Dober senior director of asset management.
He will lead asset performance across the portfolio.
Separately, Chris Ascari was recently named director of finance.
Marc Dober is Noble Investment Group’s senior director of asset management. He will lead asset performance across the portfolio, working with operating teams to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency and long-term value.
He has three decades of experience in hospitality revenue management and portfolio strategy, most recently serving as an operating executive at Cerberus Capital Management, where he oversaw a national hotel portfolio, Noble said in a statement.
“Marc offers deep operational insight and a data-driven approach that align with Noble’s strategy for driving asset value,” said Steven Nicholas, Noble’s managing principal and head of asset management. “His leadership will enhance our ability to deliver long-term value across our platform.”
Earlier, he held leadership roles at Lightstone, RLJ Lodging Trust and Goldman Sachs’ CPG platform.
Stonebridge promoted Jamie Pomeroy to senior vice president of business development.
He joined Stonebridge in May 2023 as vice president of business development.
The company recently named Kevin Dingle chief development officer and Rich Cortese special advisor to the Caribbean.
Jamie Pomeroy is now Stonebridge Cos. senior vice president of business development. He will support Chief Development Officer Kevin Dingle in growing the company’s third-party management business, focusing on owner relationships, new management opportunities and expansion in key markets nationwide.
Pomeroy joined Stonebridge in May 2023 as vice president of business development.
“Jamie has been a driving force behind our growth over this last year,” said Rob Smith, Stonebridge’s CEO. “His thoughtful, strategic approach to development and his ability to foster strong, lasting partnerships set Stonebridge apart in today’s competitive environment. We’re proud to recognize his leadership with this well-earned promotion.”
Pomeroy has nearly a decade of hospitality experience in investments, development, feasibility and owner retention. He said he looks forward to taking on the role and continuing the team’s progress.
“Stonebridge is uniquely positioned for thoughtful, strategic growth—and I look forward to deepening our relationships with owners and partners as we expand our reach in key markets,” Pomeroy said.
Denver-based Stonebridge, founded by Chairman Navin Dimond, is led by CEO Rob Smith. It recently named Kevin Dingle chief development officer and Rich Cortese special advisor to the Caribbean.