White Lodging has promoted Chris Anderson to EVP/COO, where he will lead the revenue and operational strategies across the company’s hotel and restaurant portfolio, including sales, marketing, food and beverage, guest satisfaction and curated programming. He previously served as EVP/chief commercial officer.
In addition, Joe Pagone, who was regional VP, has been promoted to SVP, operations, where he will drive consistent and high-performing property-level execution for the entire portfolio, according to the company.
“Chris and Joe have a unique balance of top and bottom-line expertise that combined will create a powerful duo to drive dynamic decision making and nimble strategy execution,” said White Lodging CEO Jean-Luc Barone. “These changes reflect our commitment to continually develop our people at all levels and positions us well to navigate today’s hospitality industry where internal and external factors are constantly changing the business environment.”
Anderson joined White Lodging in 2015 and in his previous role was responsible for food and beverage; business strategy and communication; marketing; sales; and revenue management.
Prior to joining White Lodging, he spent seven years with Marcus Hotels & Resorts, where he spearheaded the company’s marketing, brand, sales and revenue management strategies. Earlier in his career, Anderson spent 15 years with Marriott International at large resorts, convention hotels and urban properties such as the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and the Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel and Marina.
Pagone joined White Lodging in 2022 as a regional VP overseeing a portfolio of urban and lifestyle hotels. He is a veteran luxury and lifestyle hospitality executive with significant food and beverage experience.
He joined White Lodging after 14 years in various roles with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. He ultimately served as VP, hotel and restaurant operations, where he was responsible for the performance of 48 company-managed hotels.
