US: BridgeStreet has appointed Kamal Advani as CEO to succeed Sean Worker, who will be leaving to pursue other interests.
Advani, a longstanding BridgeStreet board member and a managing director of BridgeStreet’s controlling shareholder, Versa Capital Management, LLC, brings with him an intimate understanding of the business and 30 years of operating and finance experience, leading companies to achieve sustainable and profitable growth.
“In recent years, BridgeStreet has transitioned into a leading platform providing clients with immediate access to millions of extended stay options, all with price transparency and 24/7 customer support,” said Advani, “I am excited to take on a greater operational role and help continue BridgeStreet’s evolution as growth accelerates with rapid customer adoption of BridgeStreet’s platform and leading-edge capabilities.”
BridgeStreet chairman and Versa Capital CEO Gregory Segall said: “We are confident that Kamal’s in-depth knowledge of and close working relationship with BridgeStreet and its management team enable him to help the company reach the next stage of its evolution and potential. We are grateful to Sean Worker for his efforts and wish him the very best as he moves on to his next challenge.”
Worker said: “I’m proud to have had the opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues at BridgeStreet to revolutionise extended stay business travel and look forward to pursuing my next chapter personally and professionally.”
Kamal Advani is speaking at this weeks’s Serviced Apartmemt Summit Americas, in his first enagagement since taking the new role.</p
