Aperture Hotels names Patrick Short chief operating operator. In his new role, Short will provide cross-disciplinary leadership and direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture's expanding portfolio of 27 managed hotels.
“With more than 30 years of hospitality operations experience, Patrick is the perfect fit for Aperture’s growing portfolio to continue improving operations performance metrics across the board," Aperture Hotels President and CEO Charles Oswald said in a statement. "From Wischermann Partners and TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas to Peachtree Hospitality Management, Patrick has helped scale operations at some of the most well-respected management companies in the hospitality industry.”
Prior to joining Aperture, Short was president of Peachtree Hospitality Management, where he led the company to rank among the top 15 largest hotel management firms in the U.S., expanding the portfolio from 27 to 100 hotels and more than 10,000 rooms with almost 3,000 team members.
Short’s background includes managing a wide range of properties, from small boutique hotels to large convention and resort destinations. His experience spans more than 25 brands, including independent, premium, dual-branded and lifestyle hotels. He has operational expertise across various hospitality sectors, including full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels across more than 30 states.