Virgin Hotels Collection, the parent company of Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, has appointed Leo Rotshteyn as global head of revenue management and distribution and Johanna Kent as chief people officer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Johanna and Leo to the Virgin Hotels Collection family,” said James Bermingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels Collection. “Two dynamic leaders whose passion and commitment to creating memorable experiences perfectly align with our brand ethos. Their energy and fresh ideas will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of Virgin Hotels Collection’s evolution as we continue to redefine luxury hospitality.”
Rotshteyn brings more than 30 years of experience driving multimillion-dollar profit growth in the hospitality industry, according to the company. His expertise spans revenue optimization, distribution strategies, marketing, sales and e-commerce. In his previous role at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, he managed a portfolio of 50-plus hotels, exceeding annual revenue goals for 10 out of 13 years.
Kent joins the company with more than 27 years of experience in her position. Most recently at Virgin Orbit, she led the people & culture team, driving a 40% growth in headcount. At Mattel, she spearheaded global initiatives such as a large-scale reorganization, the acquisition and integration of a $175 million company, and provided front line HR support for more than 1,800 professional employees.