Avion Hospitality has promoted Dan Peterson to COO. He previously served as SVP, operations. In his new position, he will oversee company-wide hotel operations, brand relationships, operational strategy and field leadership across Avion’s portfolio.
“Dan has been an incredibly important part of Avion’s growth story,” said Robert Burg, CEO/president, Avion Hospitality. “He leads with humility, accountability and a deep understanding of what it takes to support both our hotels and our people. As we continue to evolve as an organization, Dan’s leadership, operational expertise and trusted relationships across the industry make him the right person to help lead Avion into its next chapter.”
The company also promoted Nikita Tippie from VP, human resources to SVP, human resources. Since joining Avion, she has been a driving force behind the company’s people-first culture and organizational development efforts, according to the company. Her leadership has helped strengthen employee engagement, talent development, communication and overall team member experience throughout the organization.
“Nikita has made a tremendous impact on our company and our culture,” Burg added. “What sets Nikita apart is she has been a great business partner, along with her ability to be strategic in deploying and supporting our business initiatives. She has been a trusted executive team member as we continue strengthening and expanding upon the culture we are building at Avion. She genuinely cares about people, leads with authenticity and has earned the trust and respect of our teams across the organization. As Avion grows, her leadership will be critical in ensuring we continue building an environment where our people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.”
