Hospitality America has appointed industry veteran Paul Isaacson as CFO.
“Initially, I was introduced to Paul through a professional connection, and his financial acumen, data-driven decision-making and deep understanding of hotel asset management were distinguishable,” said Ben Campbell, president/CEO, Hospitality America. “With impressive credentials—including a master’s degree in finance and a successful track record in technology-enabled financial leadership—Paul is well-positioned to help guide Hospitality America through its next phase of growth with confidence and precision.”
Prior to joining Hospitality America, Isaacson served as SVP for CBRE Hotels Advisory in Atlanta, where he leveraged his network and relationships to provide consulting, valuation and advisory services to a diverse list of clients. He also served as president/principal for Stillwater Real Estate Consulting; assistant VP, asset management for Watermark Capital Partners; director, global corporate finance, acquisitions and mergers for IHG Hotels & Resorts; senior consultant, real estate valuation services for Arthur Andersen; and consultant at Keystone Consulting Group.
“Everyone I spoke with, from management companies to brands to third-party operators, had high praise for the leadership team at Hospitality America leadership team,” said Isaacson. “After seeing Ben’s vision firsthand and evaluating the tools and resources in place, I was confident this was the right fit for me.”
Over the next 30 to 60 days, Isaacson said he will spend time familiarizing himself with the Sage accounting system and overseeing its integration with the company’s business intelligence solution. Next, working with his team, he plans to leverage forecasting and business analytics to help communicate risks and opportunities in forecasts to better manage the business from a financial standpoint. His goal is to reduce reporting times, improve communication at the investment level, build on true opportunities, mitigate risks and protect the company’s investments. Finally, he plans to visit all of the company’s hotels and give one-on-one support to each property’s finance team.
“There is a lot to do,” he said. “Working with existing owners, I plan to build out new investments and ensure that the hotels coming online ramp up as fast as possible and perform as well as possible. As new opportunities present themselves, we will be cautiously optimistic that we can capitalize on that growth. We’ll stay ready for the unexpected and confidently navigate whatever challenges come our way.
He added, “What really excites me about this opportunity is working alongside some really great people. The team has worked extremely hard to position Hospitality America for growth, and the investment in technology—namely business intelligence and data analytics platforms—will enable us to think more strategically across the portfolio. The foundation of the team and its use of technology in a strategic way has positioned Hospitality America as a leader in the market. I anticipate 2025 to be quite an exciting year.”
