Hospitality
Finance professionals in Hospitality
These ten finance professionals have worked as directors of finance and controllers at hotels, resorts and hospitality companies. A reader can learn how hotel finance teams build budgets and forecasts, control costs across rooms and food and beverage, and report results to owners and operators.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brett Troxell
LinkedInExperience: Controller · Hotel Equities
Controller at Hotel Equities since 2026. Also Hospitality Accounting Consultant at Consultores Hoteleros, Costa Rica since 2010. Other listed roles include Director of Finance at Remington Hospitality (2025), Director of Finance at Aimbridge Hospitality (2023–2025) and Financial Controller at Divi Resorts (2020–2023).
Daniel Kazem
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance and Business support · Crowne Plaza Muscat
Director of Finance and Business support at Crowne Plaza Muscat since 2021. The highlight describes experience in hotel accounting, F&B procurement and cost control with IHG, Rotana and Starwood in the Middle East. Other listed roles include Finance & Business Support Manager at Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb (2017–2021), Income Auditor at Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb (2005–2007), Assistant Director of Finance at Rotana Hotels (2014–2017) and Chief Accountant Acting Financial Controller at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC (2007–2009).
Danny Winegar
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance · Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Former Director of Finance at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (2018–2021). The highlight cites experience in hotel operations, construction and development of properties, and in developing budgets and forecasts. Other listed roles include Director of Finance and Business Support at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (2017–2018), Director of Finance at Loews Hotel Atlanta (2013–2017), Director of Accounting Services at Loews Hotels & Co (2011–2013) and Controller at Loews Hotels & Co (2007–2011).
Karen Aldrei
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance · Atrium Hospitality
Director of Finance at Atrium Hospitality since 2024. Other listed roles include Controller at Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria (2015–2025), Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting at Gaylord Entertainment Company (2011–2014), Director of Accounting at Embassy Suites (2009–2011) and Accounting Manager at Embassy Suites (2003–2009).
Kerstin A. Robinson
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance · Omni Hotels & Resorts
Director of Finance at Omni Hotels & Resorts since 2025. Also Business Owner at KRobinson LLC since 2022. Other listed roles include Corporate Director of Finance at Omni Hotels & Resorts (2024–2025), Director of Finance at The Omni Berkshire Place at Omni Hotels & Resorts (2019–2020) and Assistant Director of Finance at Omni Hotels & Resorts (1999–2006).
Munu Swamy
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance The Leela Hyderabad · The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Director of Finance The Leela Hyderabad at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts since 2024. The highlight says this role leads financial planning, forecasting and strategic budgeting initiatives at The Leela Hyderabad. Other listed roles include Director of Finance at Marriott International (2021–2024), Financial Controller at Marriott International (2011–2021), Assistant Financial Controller at Marriott International (2015–2017) and Finance Manager at Marriott International (2012–2015).
Nitin Kale
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance · Hyatt
Director of Finance at Hyatt since 2022. The highlight describes leading the financial functions of Five Star hospitality operations and supervising up to 15 direct reports. Other listed roles include Financial Controller at Hilton (2021–2022), Financial Controller at Atmosphere Core (2017–2021), Regional Financial Controller at Aloft, Chennai at Marriott International (2015–2017) and Financial Controller at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad at Taj Hotels (2013–2015).
Paula Phillips
LinkedInExperience: Director of Finance · Maybourne
Director of Finance at Maybourne since 2023. The highlight describes steering financial operations, corporate strategy and asset protection in the ultra-luxury hospitality sector. Other listed roles include Financial Controller at Maybourne (2023), Financial Controller at Maybourne (2018–2023), Assistant Financial Controller at The Goring (2015–2018) and Accounts Assistant at Cirrus Inns (2011–2015).
Rebecca Smith
LinkedInExperience: Task Force Director of Finance · Highgate
Task Force Director of Finance at Highgate since 2022. The highlight describes hotel operations work including remodeling and property renovation, conference and meeting space management, and restaurant operation oversight. Also Accounting Consultant Task Force at Freelance since 2020. Other listed roles include Corporate Controller at Access Hotels and Resorts (2020), Director of Finance - Pre Opening at St Jane Hotel (2018–2019) and Director of Finance at The Hotel Chicago (2012–2018).
Somesh Basu
LinkedInExperience: Complex Director of Finance · IHG Hotels & Resorts
Complex Director of Finance at IHG Hotels & Resorts since 2026. Other listed roles include Director of Finance at IHG Hotels & Resorts (2024–2026), Assistant Director Of Finance at IHG Hotels & Resorts (2022–2024), Senior Manager - Hotel Accounting at IHG Hotels & Resorts (2012–2022) and Manager (M3) at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2008–2012).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you build the annual budget for a hotel, and which revenue or cost assumptions moved the forecast most?
- 02When costs ran over plan, how did you decide what to cut without hurting the guest experience?
- 03What reports did general managers and owners rely on from finance, and what did you change to make them more useful?
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