Hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed Brad Barnett as SVP, sales, for its lifestyle operating vertical, Pivot, and promoted Michael Yousif to the role of SVP, acquisitions & business development.
“It’s an exciting time to be part of the Davidson family, and we are delighted to continue strategically enhancing our corporate team,” said Thom Geshay, CEO/president, Davidson Hospitality Group. “True to our core values, we remain confident that, in their roles, both Brad and Michael will create exceptional value in all that they do in order to bolster and drive superior performance while also serving their teams with love.”
A hospitality sales executive with more than 25 years of experience, Barnett previously served as SVP, sales & marketing for HRI Lodging, where he oversaw sales, marketing and revenue management strategies for a $230-million portfolio consisting of 25 hotels. He also held leadership positions at Dream Hotel Group and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. His expertise in the implementation of profitable revenue strategies, development and execution of sales initiatives and strategic market segment penetration have assisted in the generation of over $1 billion in rooms, banquet and catering revenue throughout his career, according to the company.
Since joining Davidson’s acquisitions and business development team in 2010 as an analyst, Yousif has supported $3.5 billion in transaction/development volume and signed more than 40 management contracts.