Touraj Nejad

Touraj Nejad, MBA has over 30 years of experience in the finance industry, with a focus on the hospitality sector. Touraj has held various leadership positions throughout their career, including Vice President of Finance at BlueStar Resorts and Golf, where they were responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. Before that, they served as VP of Finance at James Hotels, where they contributed to the financial success of the organization. Touraj also held the role of Director of Finance at Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa - Starwood Hotels, where they played a key role in managing the financial aspects of the business. Prior to that, they worked at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in a finance role. Touraj also served as the Regional Director of Finance at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where they provided leadership in finance for a collection of hotels across North America. Earlier in their career, they were a Regional Controller at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and a Controller at Doubletree Hotel, where they demonstrated strong leadership in hotel accounting and finance divisions. Touraj has a strong track record of successfully navigating economic challenges and implementing financial strategies to drive business growth.

Touraj Nejad, MBA, has a strong educational background in business administration. Touraj obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from California State University Monterey Bay in 2012, specializing in Business Administration. Prior to that, they pursued Business Administration studies at the University of Phoenix from 1988 to 1990, focusing on Business & Accounting. In the earlier years of their education, Touraj attended the University of Hawai'i - Shidler College of Business from 1980 to 1984, where they studied Business Administration. Furthermore, they have obtained a certification in Ethical Conduct from emtrain.com in September 2017.