Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:
Akshay Bahl was appointed general manager at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Bahl joins from Commune Hotels and Resorts, where he was general manager of openings and transitions for Thompson Playa Del Carmen in Mexico and Thompson Beach House, both in Mexico, and Monterey Tides in California.
Kimpton’s Canary Santa Barbara in California named Codie Blue sales manager and Kecia Kelly director of catering.
John Bruce was appointed general manager at Coast International Inn in Anchorage, Alaska. Most recently, Bruce was assistant general manager at Coast Bellevue Hotel in Washington.
Hospitality Ventures Management Group appointed John Edwards vice president of design and construction.
The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, Maritza Gabriel senior sales manager, Alex Gregory director of sales and marketing, Chris Long director of sales and Rachel Withrow wedding and catering sales manager.
The Garland in North Hollywood, California, appointed Larry Greenwood executive chef and Jacob Smith chef de cuisine.
Jillean Justice was appointed president of The Greenbriar in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Previously, Justice was a physician at Greenbrier Care, a family care provider located on The Greenbrier’s property.
Ethika Investments appointed Marisa Lizak director of capital markets. Previously, Lizak was senior vice president and head of underwriting at Starwood Property Trust.
Alina Lopez was appointed event sales manager at Andaz Wall Street in New York City. Previously, Lopez was sales coordinator at Westin Times Square, also in New York City.
Mandarin Oriental, Miami, appointed Robert Lowe general manager. Most recently, Lowe was general manager at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta.
Peter Mikkelsen was named general manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne in Germany.
Clyde Min was appointed general manager at Honolulu’s Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort.
Veronica Moretti was named director of front office at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain in Avon, Colorado. Most recently, Moretti was director of rooms at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, also in Colorado.
Darrell Pilant was appointed general manager at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center, California. Most recently, Pilant was vice president and assistant general manager at the resort.
Kumar Renoo was appointed general manager at Le Méridien Putrajaya in Malaysia. Previously, Renoo was dual general manager at Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Langkawi Resort, also in Malaysia.
Rosewood Hotel Group appointed Thuy Tranthi Rieder group vice president of marketing.
Duane Schroder was named general manager at Marriott Hartford Downtown in Connecticut. Most recently, Schroder was regional hotel director for Waterford Hotel Group.
Marc Solarz was appointed general manager at Holiday Inn Winchester in the U.K.
New Castle Hotels & Resorts promoted Don Urbahn to vice president of sales and revenue management. Previously, Urbahn was vice president of revenue management at the company.
Coleman Wallace was appointed general manager at Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. Most recently, Wallace was director of operations at the JW Marriott New Orleans.
Donald Woodin was appointed general manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge in Colorado.
Sbe named Philippe Zrihen partner and member of its executive committee. Zrihen joins from Houlihan Lokey, where he was managing director in the real estate strategic advisory group.