UK: Hospitality brand YOTEL has made a series of senior leadership promotions as the company aims to reach 100 hotels by 2031.
Rohan Thakkar has assumed an expanded role as chief development and strategy officer. In addition to leading the company’s global growth strategy, his remit now broadens to include enterprise-wide strategic leadership.
Thakkar will also shape YOTEL’s commercial strategy and align initiatives with PR, marketing, and new ventures.
Mark Henderson has been promoted to SVP design and construction, taking on responsibility for capital expenditure and renovations. He will continue to lead the evolution of YOTEL’s room product.
Olivia Donnan now serves as SVP brand, culture and growth of YOTEL. Her remit brings together brand, communications, people experience, and development marketing under one umbrella.
Phil Andreopoulos, CEO of YOTEL, said: “Since joining YOTEL three months ago, one of the first things that struck me was the exceptional talent already within the organisation. I wanted to build a culture that recognises and elevates the expertise of our own teams.
“With our strengthened senior leadership team now in place, we are well positioned to deliver on our long-term ambitions. These promotions ensure our leadership team is empowered to drive growth and accelerate the expansion needed to achieve this goal.”
Highlights:
- YOTEL promotes three senior leaders to support growth to 100 hotels by 2031
- Rohan Thakkar assumes expanded role as chief development and strategy officer
- Mark Henderson promoted to SVP design and construction, overseeing capex and renovations
- Olivia Donnan appointed SVP brand, culture and growth, uniting brand and people experience functions
