Kathleen Hollis named First Hospitality chief growth officer

17/09/2025

First Hospitality has appointed Kathleen Hollis as chief growth officer, where she will lead and manage the business development team and pursue third-party hotel management contracts by further developing relationships with ownership groups and brand partners.
Hollis will also identify new target markets, evaluate new developments and hotel acquisitions that align with First Hospitality’s growth strategy. In addition, she will represent the company at major industry conferences and events.
“Kathleen’s seasoned expertise in the lifestyle and full-service sectors directly aligns with First Hospitality’s growth strategy,” said David Duncan, president/CEO, First Hospitality, “With her strong relationships across financial and investment firms, and her deep understanding of emerging markets, Kathleen is well-positioned to help us expand across the U.S. Her leadership will be key as we continue to diversify our portfolio and deliver exceptional results for owners.”
Hollis joins First Hospitality from Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle division of Aimbridge Hospitality, where she served various roles since 2014, most recently as SVP, business development. While in this position, Hollis grew Evolution Hospitality’s portfolio from 27 hotels to 90 hotels over the course of her tenure. Prior to this, Hollis was a financial analyst at Wells Fargo Bank.
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