Pyramid Global Hospitality has revealed that COO Eric Habermann will retire this month following seven years with the company and a nearly 40-year career in hospitality. He will be succeeded by Isaac Hicks, the firm’s current CFO.
Replacing Hicks will be Judy Brigham, formerly EVP, corporate finance, will become the company;s first femaie CFO.
Habermann joined Pyramid Global in 2018 as the company’s chief accounting officer and became COO in 2019.
“It has been an incredible journey and a true privilege to work alongside my talented and passionate colleagues at Pyramid Global,” he said. “I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together and will reflect fondly on this chapter of my career. As I prepare to retire from the hospitality industry, I leave knowing our associates, owners and partners are in the most capable hands with Isaac, Judy and the rest of our exceptional leadership team.”
Hicks becomes COO after six years with the company. He was previously SVP, business analytics and operational excellence and EVP, operations finance and analytics before being promoted to CFO in 2022.
“I’m honored to become Pyramid Global’s new COO and continue building on the strong foundation Eric helped establish,” said Hicks. “Working closely with both Eric and Judy has been invaluable and ensures a smooth transition as we continue to grow and innovate across our portfolio.”
Warren Fields, CEO, Pyramid Global Hospitality, added, “These internal promotions reflect the strength, depth and succession planning of our full leadership team. This team has played an integral role in the company’s success, including the expansion of our global footprint, recognition as a top place to work and continuation of our goal to be the manager of choice. We are grateful to Eric for his outstanding contributions that have helped shape our operational success and strengthen our position as a hospitality industry leader. We are confident Isaac and Judy will guide our teams toward ongoing growth and success.”
