Schulte Hospitality Group names Brian Fitzgerald as CFO

Schulte Hospitality Group appointed Brian Fitzgerald as Chief Financial Officer, the Louisville-based hospitality management company announced Monday.

Fitzgerald brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience to the role, including 22 years with Brown-Forman Corporation, where he served as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer. At the spirits and wine company, he contributed to significant transactions including the international acquisition of Casa Herradura in Mexico.

"Brian's experience leading dynamic finance organizations, combined with his strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style, make him a great fit for this role," said Darryl Schulte, President and CEO of Schulte Hospitality Group.

In his new position, Fitzgerald will lead the company's financial services platform and support its growth strategy. His background spans corporate finance, strategic planning, treasury, global tax, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions.

Schulte Hospitality Group operates more than 240 hotels, restaurants, and hospitality ventures globally with over 10,000 employees. The company manages properties under brands including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Graduate Hotels. Founded in 1999, the firm maintains headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, with an office in London.

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