Premier has promoted COO Johannes Michalsky to CEO of the company.
Michalsky brings more than 12 years of leadership experience at Premier to the position. Most recently serving as COO since 2024, he led a strategic repositioning of the organization focusing on third-party business objectives.
As CEO, he will build upon Premier’s established expertise across key real estate development sectors, including hospitality, multifamily residential, student housing and mixed-use developments, according to the company. He will also lead the firm’s long-term strategy, focusing on sustained growth across all markets and the continued advancement of the company’s fully integrated platform. In 2025, the company’s active development pipeline of projects under construction or in planning surpassed $1 billion in estimated value.
“I am excited to deepen our commitment to exceptional client service while continuing to invest in the talented people who define Premier,” said Michalsky. “The skill, dedication and collaboration of our teams are what set this organization apart. It is a privilege to work alongside such accomplished professionals and to help bring our clients’ visions to life.”
Michalsky’s appointment follows the promotion of Premier’s former CEO Hector Sanchez to the role of president of Ashford Inc. late last year. Premier is a privately owned subsidiary of Ashford Inc., and in his new role, Michalsky will report directly to Sanchez.
“Johannes Michalsky has been a driving force behind Premier’s growth and operational excellence as COO, always putting clients at the center of every decision,” said Sanchez. “His leadership has elevated our service standards and strengthened our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our customers. I am confident Johannes will continue to advance Premier’s reputation for client-focused excellence as CEO.”
