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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Elects Sonia Jain to Serve as a Director of the Company, Effective March 1, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Sonia Jain to the AMC Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Sonia Jain to the AMC Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Jain brings to the Board extensive financial and accounting experience, including as a chief financial officer (CFO) of a publicly traded company.
  • Prior to her initial tenure at Cars.com Inc., Jain served as CFO of Redbox Automated Retail LLC from September 2016 to June 2020.
  • AMC Chairman of the Board and CEO Adam Aron commented:
    “It’s a privilege to welcome Sonia Jain as a new Director on AMC’s Board.

Starwood Capital Group Appoints Jonathan Pollack as President

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Monday, February 26, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, today announced that Jonathan Pollack will join the firm beginning in 2025 as its President, adding proven industry and investment expertise to Starwood Capital's executive leadership team as the firm prepares for its next chapter of growth.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, today announced that Jonathan Pollack will join the firm beginning in 2025 as its President, adding proven industry and investment expertise to Starwood Capital's executive leadership team as the firm prepares for its next chapter of growth.
  • Mr. Pollack joins Starwood Capital from Blackstone, where he served as Global Head of the firm's Real Estate Credit business (BREDS) since 2016.
  • "After an extensive search, I am extremely pleased to welcome an executive of Jonathan's caliber as President of Starwood Capital," said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital.
  • Jeffrey G. Dishner, President and Chief Operating Officer of Starwood Capital, will remain in his role as President until Mr. Pollack joins the firm, at which time he will assume the role of Vice Chairman and Head of Strategy and Business Development.

HIGHGATE APPOINTS TONY MACHADO TO HEAD OF DESIGN

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Tony Machado to Head of Design.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Tony Machado to Head of Design.
  • In this new role, Machado will join LUCID, Highgate's in-house Design & Construction Studio, to oversee all aspects of design innovation and execution for the company's growing portfolio as well as Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.
  • "As we continue to strengthen our position as a leader in hospitality design, Tony will play a critical role in driving Highgate's success."
  • Prior to joining Highgate, Machado served as Senior Vice President and Head of Design at Starwood Capital Group/SH Hotels & Resorts.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Promotes Jon Hodges as Vice President of Global Sales

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the nationally recognized operator of hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada, announced today the promotion of Jon Hodges to the role of Vice President of Global Sales.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crescent Hotels & Resorts , the nationally recognized operator of hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada, announced today the promotion of Jon Hodges to the role of Vice President of Global Sales.
  • "Jon's leadership has been nothing short of exceptional at Crescent Hotels & Resorts," said Dawn Gallagher, CCO of Crescent Hotels & Resorts.
  • "Jon's leadership has been nothing short of exceptional at Crescent Hotels & Resorts," said Dawn Gallagher, CCO of Crescent Hotels & Resorts.
  • His extensive resume of industry leadership includes successful tenures at Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Denihan Hospitality, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Executive Chairman Rodney O. Martin, Jr., to retire on Feb. 29, 2024, as previously announced, following a successful tenure as Voya Financial’s chairman and former CEO

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Martin previously served as Voya’s chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) and was succeeded as CEO by Heather Lavallee on Jan. 1, 2023.

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  • Martin previously served as Voya’s chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) and was succeeded as CEO by Heather Lavallee on Jan. 1, 2023.
  • Lewis joined the board in 2020 and has served as a member of the audit committee since that time as well.
  • Zwiener said, “The board is tremendously grateful for all that Rod has accomplished as Voya’s chairman and CEO for more than a decade.
  • He also previously served on the boards of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., The Walt Disney Company and Starwood Hotels.

Bilt Rewards Announces $200 Million Raise Valuing Company at $3.1 Billion

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Bilt Rewards (“Bilt”), the leading loyalty platform specializing in rent and neighborhood rewards, today announced a $200 million equity investment, led by General Catalyst, with significant contributions by Eldridge, alongside existing investors Left Lane Capital, Camber Creek and Prosus Ventures.

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  • Bilt Rewards (“Bilt”), the leading loyalty platform specializing in rent and neighborhood rewards, today announced a $200 million equity investment, led by General Catalyst, with significant contributions by Eldridge, alongside existing investors Left Lane Capital, Camber Creek and Prosus Ventures.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123279725/en/
    Bilt Rewards welcomes Ken Chenault as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • Ken Chenault (L) is pictured with Bilt Rewards Founder and CEO Ankur Jain (R) (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bilt welcomes Ken Chenault as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • Launched in April 2022, Bilt began as the first platform enabling U.S. consumers to earn valuable rewards on their largest monthly expenditure – rent.

PredictAP Raises $8 Million in Series-A Funding To Automate Accounts Payable for the Real Estate Industry

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

PredictAP , a machine-learning enabled invoice ingestion & coding solution for real estate accounts payable (AP), today announced the close of its $8-million series A financing round.

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  • PredictAP , a machine-learning enabled invoice ingestion & coding solution for real estate accounts payable (AP), today announced the close of its $8-million series A financing round.
  • The round was led by leading real estate technology venture capital firm RET Ventures , with additional participation from Wise Ventures .
  • Founded in 2020 by David Stifter and Russell Franks, PredictAP was developed as a fintech solution to automate the ingestion and coding of invoices for real estate accounting departments.
  • Large real estate companies receive thousands of invoices a month, each of which has to be coded through a several-minute process that requires manual data entry.

Marriott International and Delonix Group Announce Strategic Cooperation Agreement in Mainland China

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International and Delonix Group, one of the leading China-based hospitality companies, today announced a long-term cooperation agreement under which the two companies will work together to grow Marriott's Tribute Portfolio brand in mainland China. The Delonix portfolio currently includes ten hotel brands with over 1,400 hotels open or in the development pipeline. The parties anticipate that at least 100 properties could become part of the Tribute Portfolio over the coming years.

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International and Delonix Group, one of the leading China-based hospitality companies, today announced a long-term cooperation agreement under which the two companies will work together to grow Marriott's Tribute Portfolio brand in mainland China.
  • Through this collaboration, Marriott International will franchise its Tribute Portfolio brand in connection with selected Grand New Century and other premium brand hotels managed by Delonix Group.
  • "Our collaboration with Marriott International demonstrates our confidence in the premium hotel market in China," commented Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Delonix Group.
  • The agreement represents an unprecedented opportunity to drive the long-term growth of Delonix premium brands and Tribute Portfolio in China."

Anna Marie Presutti Named 'One Of The Most Influential Women Leaders In Hospitality'

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Friday, January 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine. The General Manager and Vice President of Hotel Nikko San Francisco made history as Okura International's first female Vice President; the Japanese parent company owns & operates 79 luxury properties around Asia, Europe, N. America, and the South Pacific.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine.
  • As VP & GM, Presutti oversaw the 533-room boutique hotel's $60 million renovation.
  • The 9-month program offers housing, relocation, and immersive training, as well as a Management position at the hotel upon completion.
  • Prior to her time at Hotel Nikko, Ms. Presutti has held leadership positions with Kimpton, ITT Sheraton, Hilton, and Sunstone Hotel Properties.

Dani Elhachem Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of HHM Hotels

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HHM Hotels, a premier hospitality management company, proudly announces a significant milestone in its future strategy by promoting Dani Elhachem to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HHM Hotels, a premier hospitality management company, proudly announces a significant milestone in its future strategy by promoting Dani Elhachem to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.
  • Their operating portfolio includes a diverse group of branded and independent hotels including over 100 Marriott-branded hotels, 65 Hilton-branded hotels, over 50 independent and soft branded hotels and resorts, plus dozens of properties in the Hyatt and IHG brand families.
  • In a strategic move to elevate its operational leadership, HHM Hotels is thrilled to promote Elhachem as their second ever Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • In 2013, Elhachem joined HHM Hotels as Senior Vice President of Operations to lead its New York City portfolio.