Atrium Hospitality promotes four executives

Atrium Hospitality has promoted four leaders to key executive positions, including Peter O’Neall to SVP, finance; Rakesh “Rocky” Gupta to SVP, information technology; Sandi Snead to VP, operations; and Bryan Drackett to VP, talent acquisition and HR technology.

“These promotions recognize exceptional leaders who consistently embody Atrium’s SPIRIT values of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork,” said Rob Mangiarelli, CEO, Atrium Hospitality. “Sandi, Rocky, Bryan and Peter have each played an instrumental role in elevating our business and culture. I’m confident that under their continued leadership, Atrium will remain at the forefront of hospitality excellence.”

O’Neall began his career in hospitality at the front desk before progressing into management and financial leadership roles with Peachtree Hospitality Management. He gained hands-on real estate experience in underwriting hotel acquisitions and structuring loans to support company growth. Since joining Atrium, he has focused on strategic financial planning, asset performance, and commercial team collaboration.

Gupta is a veteran technology executive with more than 20 years of global IT leadership experience across hospitality, fintech and e-commerce. Since joining Atrium Hospitality, he has driven enterprise technology strategy, innovation and governance for the company’s portfolio of 70 Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels—leading modernization efforts that enhance scalability, efficiency and cybersecurity. He also serves on advisory boards for leading hospitality tech organizations.

Drackett’s career showcases a steady rise from hotel operations to human resources leadership. He joined Atrium Hospitality in 2022, where his passion for sourcing and onboarding talent, combined with his ability to merge operational insight with technological innovation, has helped redefine Atrium’s recruitment strategies. His leadership has been marked by his people-first approach and his dedication to creating better candidate and associate experiences through automation and analytics.

Snead began her hospitality career in 1989 as a PBX operator and joined John Q. Hammons Hotels the following year as a guest service agent at the Embassy Suites Hotel KCI, where she steadily progressed through increasingly responsible roles. Over her 35-year career, she has demonstrated a commitment to leading teams, driving performance, and embracing new challenges, according to the company.

“Atrium’s success is built on the strength of our people,” said Kimberly Furlong, president. Atrium Hospitality. “Each of these leaders embodies the values that make Atrium special—collaboration, perseverance and innovation—and reflects the career development opportunities available within our company.”