Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company announces the appointment of Bart Carnahan as Executive Vice President, Global Business Development.
Effective November 9, 2015, Carnahan will oversee Four Seasons global development efforts, working collaboratively with teams around the world to support the company’s growth objectives and build on the reputation of Four Seasons as the partner of choice for luxury hotel and residential projects.
A seasoned development executive, Carnahan joins Four Seasons from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where he spent the last eight years as Senior Vice President Acquisitions & Development, EAME, responsible for Starwood’s growth strategy throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, for all of Starwood’s ten brands. During his time at Starwood Carnahan built and regionally aligned one of the industry’s most effective and value generating development teams, increasing net hotel additions year on year.
Prior to Starwood, Bart spent 18 years with Marriott International in various roles, including his last position as SVP Development.