Rich Szymanski Joins Paramount Hotel Group as Chief Financial Officer
Paramount Hotel Group, a nationally recognized third-party hotel management company, announced today that respected industry executive Rich Szymanski has joined its corporate team to serve as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Ethan Kramer, President of Paramount, made the announcement.
Szymanski has more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership positions at two public companies within the hospitality industry. This includes time spent as CFO at Morgans Hotel Group and Prime Hospitality Corp. In these roles he oversaw all areas of finance including capital markets, accounting, treasury, strategic planning and analysis, capital allocation, risk management, taxes, internal audit, investor relations and public reporting. He has also been responsible for the development and execution of several strategic initiatives including the implementation of asset-light business models, financings, acquisitions and dispositions.
Commenting on the addition of Szymanski to the Paramount Hotel Group team, Kramer said, “I have known and worked with Rich for over two decades, dating back to when he was part of our executive team at Prime Hospitality Corp., and have always held him in high regard. His expertise and industry know-how will be of great value to us as we continue to add properties to our portfolio going forward.”
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
