Hotel Equities appoints chief investment officer

Hotel Equities appoints Aik Hong Tan to chief investment officer. Tan served as a principal for Greenwood Hospitality, which joined HE through a strategic partnership in March 2022. Tan has more than 25 years of experience in the financial and hospitality sectors. His expertise has been pivotal in expanding Greenwood's portfolio of hotels where he will continue to serve as a principal, according to HE.

As CIO, Tan will lead HE's investment strategies, and partner with HE's Chief Development Officer Joe Reardon to capitalize on new opportunities to enhance its portfolio and deliver sustained value to its stakeholders. He will oversee strategic investments, feasibility, acquisitions and financial planning.

“Aik's exceptional leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in HE’s success from day one of our strategic partnership with Greenwood,” HE President and CEO Brad Rahinsky said in a statement. “His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow, innovate and identify ways we can better serve our clients. We are immensely thankful to have him lead in this new capacity where he will undoubtedly elevate our capabilities and offerings."