Hospitality management company HHM Hotels has promoted Dani Elhachem to COO.
“Dani’s well-deserved appointment as COO marks an exciting chapter for HHM Hotels,” said Naveen Kakarla, president/CEO, HHM Hotels. ” His people-centric approach, coupled with a forward-thinking mindset for our partners, has been instrumental in creating differentiation within our industry. We are confident that Dani’s leadership will propel HHM Hotels towards continued operational success in the new year and beyond.”
Elhachem started his hospitality career working in various hotel leadership positions within Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide; Marriott Hotels of Canada for a public REIT; and private equality firm hotel owners. He then held senior regional and corporate roles within Denihan Hospitality Group. In 2013, Elhachem joined HHM Hotels as SVP, operations to lead its New York City portfolio. He branched his expertise across the larger portfolio in 2017, where he was responsible for building out the company’s operating and distribution platform. He subsequently gained experience in restaurants and bars, direct distribution and HHM Hotels’ in-house creative & marketing studios. This combined work resulted in his leading the launch of a luxury and lifestyle division, Echelon by HHM Hotels, which leverages the Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts, a B2C distribution platform and the company’s commercial services team and marketing studio.
In tandem with Elhachem’s appointment, HHM Hotels has revealed a strategic role transition for Mike Murray, a company founder and partner for 15 years. He will assume the newly created position of chief business officer, focusing on enhancing collaboration with current owners and clients, understanding their needs and driving growth opportunities through acquisitions and asset management. “We are deeply grateful for Mike’s contributions to our journey, and we are excited about the value he will bring in his new role,” added Kakarla. “He’s been my partner for the past 15 years, and that relationship and our combined will to drive HHM Hotels forward is not slowing any time soon.”
