Viceroy Hotel Group Promotes Jeff Smith to Chief Financial Officer

. January 26, 2017

LOS ANGELES, CA. January 26, 2017 - Viceroy Hotel Group (VHG) has chosen one of its own senior leaders to fill the role of Chief Financial Officer. Announced today, Jeff Smith has been promoted to CFO, effective immediately.

Since May 2014, Smith has served as Senior Vice President of Finance at VHG, overseeing all aspects of corporate and hotel accounting and finance activities, while also managing the brand's risk, compliance and underwriting functions. In his new role, Smith will continue to lead those areas, in addition to the function of strategic planning and the continued growth of VHG.

With over 25 years of hospitality experience, Smith is well poised to grow VHG internationally. Prior to joining VHG, he worked for Intercontinental Hotels Group, holding roles as Director of Finance and Director of FP&A for the Americas Region. His responsibilities spanned Owned, Managed and Franchised estates across 7 brands and 5 countries.

Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group, said, "We are proud to advance Jeff's role as we prepare for the continued growth and expansion of our operations. Jeff is an extraordinarily talented executive with vast experience in our industry and will continue to be instrumental in our future success."

Smith earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and MBA from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

About Viceroy Hotel Group

Viceroy Hotel Group delivers one-of-a-kind lifestyle experiences that bring together provocative design and intuitive service in sought-after locations. Signature brand amenities and services created for the diverse business and leisure guests include dynamic dining venues featuring world-class culinary talents and destination spas specializing in health, fitness and beauty. Current properties include hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi, Beverly Hills, New York, Riviera Maya, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Snowmass, St. Lucia and Zihuatanejo with forthcoming openings in Algarve, Buenos Aires, Cartagena, Chicago, Dubai, Istanbul and Panama. Viceroy Hotel Group is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) DISCOVERY, a unique loyalty program offering exclusive benefits and experiences to its members, at over 550 hotels around the world. For more information, visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.

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