US: Stonebridge Companies has appointed Tom Brinkman to oversee operations as Stonebridge continues its strategic growth.
The Denver-based, privately owned, hotel owner, operator and developer, has appointed Brinkman to expand its diverse hotel portfolio of more than 60 hotels, including select-service, extended-stay, mid-scale and full-service hotels in markets throughout the US.
In his new role, Brinkman will drive operational performance and growth strategy. He will be responsible for the hotel operations, business development, finance/accounting, sales and marketing, human resources, risk management, information technology and legal departments.
Brinkman brings more than 30 years of experience as an executive with Marriott International and was chief development officer leading development strategies for Marriott’s US full-service development team.
Brinkman has also led hotel development teams across the Marriott brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection Hotels, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels, Westin and Le Meridien Hotels, in addition to holding multiple regional and global management roles.
Founded in 1991 by Navin Dimond, Stonebridge Companies is a privately owned, hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company recently announced plans to acquire more than US$1 billion in hotel assets with a recent investment by TowerBrook Capital Partners and other private investors. Stonebridge has announced plans for significant growth with a focus on third-party management opportunities.
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