Michael Diaz

Michael Diaz has served as Chief Operating Officer of Driftwood Hospitality Management, LLC since the company’s launch in 1998. In this position, Mr. Diaz oversees Driftwood’s rapidly expanding global hotel portfolio and manages the company’s operations structure. He has been directly involved in the management of over 100 hotels including full-service hotels and resorts and select service assets. Mr. Diaz began his hotel career at Servico, Inc. in 1993, serving roles in operations, acquisitions and projects, and purchasing. Mr. Diaz managed numerous successful renovations and hotel developments, after which he assumed the position of Executive Vice President of Administration, overseeing the legal, human resource and risk management functions for the company. During his tenure at Servico, Inc., the company grew from 32 hotels in 1993 to 140 hotels in 1998. Mr. Diaz was instrumental in executing Servico’s merger with another leading hotel company and upon completion, he left the company to form Driftwood.