Starwood Hotels has appointed Tom Chalmers senior vice president of design and architecture. In the role, he will help lead the evolution of the company’s global design vision as it continues to expand the portfolios of 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels and Treehouse Hotels.
Chalmers brings more than 20 years of international experience in hospitality design, development and brand strategy. Most recently, he served as head of design at Mohari Hospitality, overseeing design for a global portfolio of luxury properties and working with operators, developers and creative teams from concept through project delivery.
Prior to Mohari Hospitality, Chalmers was a principal at AvroKO, where he led the firm’s international studios and worked across interior design, brand development and hospitality projects. His portfolio included The Whiteley London, featuring Six Senses Hotel and branded residences; The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Nujuma; and Four Seasons dining venues at The Pearl in Qatar. During his tenure at AvroKO, he also worked on 1 Hotel Copenhagen.
Earlier in his career, Chalmers held leadership positions at Edyn Development Studio, Gensler and The Standard Hotel Group. He began his career in architecture with Grimshaw Architects and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
In his new position, Chalmers will oversee design efforts for new developments and existing properties, collaborating with owners, developers, architects and creative teams across Starwood Hotels’ brand portfolio.
“Tom brings a strong combination of creative vision, development expertise and international experience to Starwood Hotels,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels, in a statement. “His ability to bring together design, brand and operational priorities will be invaluable as we continue to grow globally and create hotels that are both distinctive and deeply connected to the guest experience.”