Davidson Hospitality Group strengthens leadership team with appointments and promotions 

ATLANTA – Davidson Hospitality Group announces several executive appointments and promotions designed to propel the award-winning hospitality management company’s sustainable growth strategies and market opportunities.

“The combination of newly added, high-level key players and rising internal talent represents our strongest team in the company’s 50-year history,” said Davidson Hospitality Group CEO & President Thom Geshay. “With shared core values, this best-in-class leadership will continue fueling success for our greater team members, owners and investors as we enter this next phase of considered growth while continuing to deliver on operational excellence and performance.”

Harris White joins Davidson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), overseeing finance, tax, treasury, and systems activities to optimize value creation and ensure long-term growth. He brings over 25 years of executive experience to his position with deep expertise in the luxury lifestyle and premium hospitality space.

Harris White, Chief Financial Officer (left) and Robert Morse, Vice President of Revenue Management, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Hotels.

Most recently, White served as CFO at Virgin Hotels Collection, driving the financial strategy for the brand’s 19 hotels and resorts in eight countries while playing a critical role in executing strategic ventures to expand market presence globally. During his approximate eight-year tenure at Sage Hospitality as CFO and Head of Asset Management, White was responsible for leading the finance and accounting teams for an organization generating nearly $1 billion in annual system revenue. His career in the hospitality and leisure industries also includes notable success in scaling businesses, sales and acquisitions, and managing multi-unit teams.

After 30-plus years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Nick Gregory joins Davidson as Senior Vice President (SVP), Strategic Operations. In this capacity, Gregory develops and evolves operational strategies focused on increased profitability while maintaining high guest satisfaction scores across the company’s portfolio.

Gregory began his career with Kimpton as a hotel doorman in Portland, Ore. Moving with the pioneering lifestyle brand to six states across the U.S., he climbed the ranks to Vice President of Hotel Operations for the Northeast and Florida regions in 2013. Following a brand acquisition by IHG Hotels & Resorts, Gregory was appointed SVP of Hotel Operations in 2016, where he created a franchise option with Kimpton, resulting in 12 effective property transitions. With an internal restructuring, Gregory accepted a brand experience and delivery position within IHG before continuing his professional journey with Davidson.

Robert Morse brings over three decades of hospitality industry experience specializing in revenue management to his role as Vice President of Revenue Management, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Hotels. Morse’s responsibilities include developing and executing topline strategies to maximize profitable revenue across rooms and ancillary services within the Davidson Resorts and Davidson Hotels operating verticals. He comes to Davidson after 12 dedicated years with Marriott International, most recently serving as Regional Vice President, Revenue Management for the brand in Canada.

Michele Smith, Chief Accounting Officer, and Kyle McCoy, Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development.

Kyle McCoy takes on the role of Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development, with demonstrated expertise in global talent development, employee experience, and transformation strategy. Drawing on his background leading talent programs across 30 countries for companies like Genuine Parts Company, ThyssenKrupp Elevator, and Mercedes-Benz USA, McCoy brings a globally informed perspective to position Davidson for continued organizational success by fostering strong teams.

Exemplifying Davidson’s commitment to cultivating talent from within, Michele Smith advances to the newly created position of Chief Accounting Officer after nearly 11 years of distinguished leadership. Working with Harris to spearhead accounting and finance efforts, this enhanced leadership structure aligns with Davidson’s principles of financial stewardship and reporting while upholding exceptional standards.

Jason Rabidoux has been instrumental to Davidson’s portfolio expansion since 2013, rising within the Acquisition & Business Development team to now leading the company’s growth efforts as Chief Investment Officer. Building upon his previous experience, his expanded scope includes guiding strategic investment, acquisition and disposition activity, along with oversight of asset management and capital allocation.

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