Originally Posted by
NYBanker
FWIW, this guy is pretty well regarded within Prudential as a long-term thinker. Who knows how that translates into an operating role, but at least long-term was used to talk about him. He is a Cornell Hotel School grad, too. Albeit some time ago, the few graduates from there that I know personally - even though not in the lodging business today - do all appreciate the intangibles in lodging far more than the average Joe.
It is a very interesting choice that I would not have expected- too soon to say how it will bode for the company- I just hope they don't go the way of some other chains recently. Four Seasons is still one of my first choices for quality in many cities.