Just weeks after appointing new sales and marketing and finance leaders, hotel ownership and management company GF Hotels & Resorts appointed Michael Rosen senior vice president of operations. Bringing nearly 30 years of hospitality leadership experience, Rosen joins the executive team to oversee operations across the company's growing portfolio of full-service, select-service, boutique and independent hotels.
Throughout his career, Rosen has held senior leadership positions with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and IHG as general manager, area general manager, regional director, regional vice president, and vice president of operations. He has overseen multimillion-dollar food-and-beverage programs, including restaurants, rooftop lounges, bars, cafés, catering operations and banquet facilities.
"Michael's operational expertise and strategic leadership make him an exceptional addition to our executive team," Vineet Nayyar, president of GF Hotels and Resorts, said in a statement. "His proven ability to drive results across a wide range of hotel assets is impressive, but what truly sets him apart is his depth of food and beverage experience. As guest expectations continue to evolve, food and beverage has become an increasingly important driver of both revenue and guest satisfaction. Michael's leadership in this area will provide tremendous value to our hotels, our owners, and our customers."
Before joining GF Hotels & Resorts, Rosen most recently was vice president of operations for Stonebridge. Before that, he spent more than a decade with MCR Hotels, serving in progressively senior leadership roles, including vice president of operations and regional vice president of operations.
"What drew me to GF Hotels & Resorts was its entrepreneurial culture and strong reputation for operational excellence," Rosen said. "I'm excited to join such a talented team and look forward to working alongside our hotel leaders to continue delivering exceptional guest experiences, strengthening food and beverage operations, and creating value for our ownership partners."