Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement and project management and development firm, has named Athena Christodoulatos SVP of strategic partnerships. With more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Christodoulatos delivers extensive strategic planning and relationship building to Premier’s growing team. Her expertise in driving growth and creating new business opportunities serves as a key driver to Premier’s expansion in the hospitality sector, according to the firm.
“Premier is experiencing remarkable growth in new-build, renovation and redevelopment hotel projects, and Athena is a perfect fit to continue the momentum we have built over the past several months,” said Franklin Piñerúa, chief commercial officer, Premier. “She brings proven strategic experience in identifying and pursuing potential partnerships, clients and markets to our roster. Her presence will further Premier’s efforts to capitalize on new partnerships in key markets.”
In her role as SVP of strategic partnerships, Christodoulatos will provide strategic planning, market analysis, relationship-building and leadership as the firm’s hospitality services continue to grow. Accoring to Premier, she will leverage her industry relationships and competitive analysis to position Premier as a “one-stop shop” leader in the hotel industry. Chrisotdoulatos will spearhead partnership initiatives that will expand the company’s market presence and extensive capabilities in construction, project management, procurement, architecture and design.
“After learning about Premier, their goals and comprehensive solutions, I knew this was a company where I could contribute my skills and knowledge to the best of my ability and to the benefit of the firm,” said Christodoulatos. “I always strive to move forward toward finding new opportunities and Premier epitomizes that mindset. I’m excited to collaborate with the team, cultivate new and existing industry relationships and deliver exceptional results to our clients.”
Before joining Premier, Christodoulatos served as the director of business development at AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design, in which she was a member of the board of executives and led various development initiatives. Prior to that, she worked as a project manager for commercial real estate development and design firms based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout her professional tenure, Chrisotdoulatos has drawn inspiration from her family’s roots in the hotel business.
