Deidre Schwartz has been named 2026 President at Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) in Shawano - WI, USA
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the leading association supporting scholarships and the advancement of education, mentorship, and networking across the hospitality industry, announces that Deidre Schwartz will step into the role of International President effective January 1, 2026, serving the 2026-2027 term. She succeeds Sandy Banks, NEWH, Inc. President from 2024-2025.
Deidre Schwartz's design journey began in Chicago, where she built a strong foundation in luxury residential and senior living before making the leap into hospitality. Schwartz's career has since spanned leadership roles in development, sales, design management, marketing, and merchandising, which makes her a rare blend of strategist, connector, and design-driven problem solver.
Now based in the high desert of Arizona, she has become a dynamic force within NEWH, driving growth for the Arizona and New Mexico Chapter, elevating scholarship initiatives, and contributing to international leadership. Schwartz also runs DS Contract Solutions, representing a curated portfolio of brands across hospitality and adjacent markets.
When she is not immersed in NEWH or her own business, Schwartz is often found on a trail with her husband, Michael, and their two dogs, Theo and Wilson. She is an avid hiker, a devoted reader of murder mysteries, and recently obsessed with quilting and knitting projects.
As Schwartz steps into the role of President of NEWH, Inc., her focus is on embracing and supporting the dedicated volunteers who make up the International Board of Directors. She will champion opportunities that build on NEWH's ongoing growth and success. This transition in presidential leadership invites a fresh perspective and continued momentum as the organization continues to thrive.
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