Chris Stevens Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Virgin Hotels in Miami - FL, USA
Virgin Hotels Collection, the parent brand of Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Stevens as Chief Operating Officer.
Chris Stevens brings a wealth of operational expertise, asset value creation, and nearly 25 years of hospitality leadership to his new role as Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Hotels Collection. A seasoned executive known for driving performance and elevating guest experiences, Chris has held pivotal roles across operations, asset management, and commercial strategy. Most recently, Chris served as Senior Vice President at Ashford Inc., where he ran Asset Management and Commercial divisions for all asset classes, including the luxury and luxury lifestyle divisions. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Asset Management at BRE Hotels & Resorts, a Blackstone portfolio company, where he focused on strategic value creation across a diverse portfolio of hospitality assets. He also held earlier leadership positions at Ashford Inc., helping steer complex assets through market transitions. Chris's foundation in hospitality was built during a distinguished 17-year tenure at Hilton, where he advanced through a series of progressive roles in operations, revenue management, and global commercial strategy. From leading regional revenue initiatives to shaping global growth plans, he developed a sharp eye for scalable excellence and brand integrity. Chris holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from the SMU Cox School of Business.
Virgin Hotels Collection is on a strong growth trajectory with recent openings and new properties under development in key international markets. This leadership appointment signals a strong commitment to operational excellence and strategic expansion.
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