Ben Thomas appointed as Highgate’s chief operating officer in Europe
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International real estate, hotel management, and development company Highgate announced the appointment of Ben Thomas as its new chief operating officer for Europe.
In this role, Thomas will oversee Highgate’s operations across Europe, drive strategic growth initiatives, and optimize performance across its expanding portfolio.
Highgate principal Steve Barick said: “We are delighted to welcome Ben into the Highgate family as our COO for Europe. His expertise and track record of driving operational and commercial excellence make him the right strategic leader to accelerate Highgate’s expansion. His vision and impact will undoubtedly elevate our teams and portfolio to new levels of success.”
Thomas responded by saying: “It is an honour to join Highgate at such an exciting time for the company. Highgate’s proven track record lends itself well to the burgeoning hospitality boom we are seeing across Europe, and I look forward to bringing Highgate’s differentiated capabilities to more hotels, cities, and countries throughout the continent.”
A stellar resume
Prior to joining Highgate, Thomas served as chief operating and commercial officer at Penta Hotels, leading operational and commercial functions for the international brand and operator, including a portfolio of 16 hotels across Europe and Asia.
Throughout his 11-year tenure with Penta, he began as Cluster General Manager in Birmingham and Derby and subsequently served as Regional General Manager UK, Regional Director in Frankfurt, and Chief Commercial Officer while working his way up to Chief Operating and Commercial Officer.
Thomas also served as Cycas Hospitality’s Chief Operating Officer for the UK and Ireland. Earlier in his career, he held General Manager roles across the UK, including positions at Village Hotels and Millennium & Copthorne Hotels.
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