Omni Hotels & Resorts President, Kurt Alexander, recently sat down with HOTELS magazine Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, David Eisen, to share his vision for leading Omni into its next chapter. In the conversation, Kurt discusses what it means to guide a vertically integrated hospitality company, pursue thoughtful, intentional growth, and steward a diverse portfolio of truly distinctive properties. We’re grateful for this insightful feature and extend our sincere thanks to David for capturing Omni’s story, values, and vision for the future. Read the full article here:
We’re proud to share that our Chief Human Resources Officer, Joy Rothschild, was recently featured on The Modern People Leader podcast! In the episode, Joy reflects on her incredible career journey, her passion for HR, and the importance of building a culture that endures. Tune in and be inspired by Joy’s story, a reminder of what’s possible when you lead with heart, purpose, and vision.
The Omni Fort Lauderdale is gearing up for its opening in late 2025, and we're proud to introduce the incredible executive leadership team that will bring this property to life. Led by General Manager Gayla Guyse, this group of seasoned hospitality professionals - many of them longtime members of the Omni family - embody our "Growing Our Garden" philosophy, developing talent from within while fostering a culture of growth and advancement. Meet the team: - Gayla Guyse, General Manager - David Davila, Director of Rooms - Ted Cushman, Director of Food & Beverage - Howard Esquirol, Director of Finance - Pawel Dunin-Majchrowski, Director of Engineering - Sara Rojas Isaza, Director of Human Resources - Andrew Stradtner, Director of Operations - Aaron Weegar, Director of Sales & Marketing - Latara Walker, Complex Director of Revenue Management We can't wait to open our doors and welcome guests to experience the very best of Omni in Fort Lauderdale.
We are thrilled to celebrate several well-deserved promotions across the Omni Hotels & Resorts portfolio! Laura McKoy has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer. In this role, she will continue to lead the interior design efforts for both renovations and new developments while overseeing the brand's overall creative vision. She will also collaborate closely with Marketing and Operations to ensure every visual, experiential, and storytelling element strengthens Omni's position as a leading hospitality brand, and every guest experience reflects the innovation and thoughtful design for which Omni is known. Since joining Omni in 2007, Laura has shaped the design identity of our brand, founding the Omni Design Studio and leading countless new builds, capital projects, and renovations. Frederic Najem has been promoted to General Manager of the Omni William Penn Hotel. With more than 15 years of hospitality leadership, Frederic has held key roles across food & beverage, rooms, and operations with Omni and other top hospitality brands. Wayne McLellan has been promoted to General Manager of the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Bringing over 25 years of hospitality leadership experience, Wayne has excelled in finance, operations, and talent development.
