Todd Orlich Named GM for Montage Beverly Hills
June 17, 2014 - Montage Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Todd Orlich as general manager of Montage Beverly Hills. This is a return for Orlich to the heart of Beverly Hills where he was on the pre-opening team as the hotel manager in 2007. In 2010, Orlich was named general manager for Montage Laguna Beach where he has led the team to noteworthy success.
Orlich will oversee all hotel operations at Montage's urban flagship property. Additionally, Orlich will be actively involved in the Beverly Hills' community, championing Montage's Hearts of Montage program and Environmental Impact Committee. He has been similarly active in the Orange County community through the years, most recently serving on the boards of the Crystal Cove Alliance and Mission Hospital, as well as treasurer for the local Chamber of Commerce.
"Todd Orlich has done a terrific job fostering a gracious service culture and leading an exceptional team during his time as general manager in Laguna Beach," said Alan Fuerstman, Founder and CEO of Montage Hotels & Resorts. "In the past year, Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Beverly Hills achieved their best-ever results. It is an ideal time for Todd to lead the talented team at Montage Beverly Hills to even greater success."
A twelve year associate of Montage Hotels & Resorts, Orlich joined Montage Laguna Beach on the pre-opening team in 2002 as food and beverage director, where he was instrumental in positioning the property as an industry leader. Under his direction as general manager, the hotel generated many accolades including Five Star ratings from Forbes Travel Guide for the hotel, Spa Montage and Studio restaurant as well as the AAA Five Diamond Award for the resort. Orlich's leadership resulted in the resort being recognized locally as the "Top Workplace in Orange County" by the Orange County Register. Globally, Montage Laguna Beach was honored by Conde Nast Traveler with the "World Saver Award" for sustainable practices.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Orlich earned a Bachelor's degree in business communications and finance from the University of Arizona. Orlich started his hospitality career in leadership positions at Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Ariz. and The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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