The American Resort & Lodging Affiliation (AHLA) introduced that Kevin Carey will function AHLA’s interim president and CEO whereas persevering with in his function as AHLA’s senior govt vp and COO.
Carey succeeds former AHLA President and CEO William “Chip” Rogers, who resigned final Friday to pursue different skilled pursuits.
Carey will report on to AHLA’s Board of Administrators till a everlasting president and CEO is chosen and onboarded. AHLA’s Board of Administrators is within the technique of forming a committee to establish and consider potential president and CEO candidates and might be retaining an govt search agency.
Carey has served as AHLA’s COO since 2017. He has led quite a few AHLA initiatives which have helped speed up the affiliation’s development and growth. These efforts embody the affiliation’s strategic plan improvement, dues mannequin modifications, and an almost 60 % improve in income by means of membership development, mergers, and strategic partnerships. Earlier than becoming a member of AHLA, Carey spent greater than 25 years with American Categorical, the place he led key world enterprise teams throughout the corporate.
“As we start our seek for a everlasting AHLA president and CEO, the affiliation is in succesful fingers,” stated AHLA Board Chair Kevin Jacobs. “Kevin’s deep data of AHLA’s operations and his relationships with hospitality stakeholders all through the business make him the fitting chief for AHLA throughout this transition. The Board of Administrators and I look ahead to working with Kevin as AHLA continues to ship extremely efficient advocacy, communications, and member companies for the business.”
“I need to thank the Board for the chance to serve AHLA throughout this essential time,” stated Carey. “I look ahead to working with my group members to proceed doing what AHLA does greatest: serving members and attaining accountable public coverage outcomes for hoteliers that advance this excellent business.”
