Tom Segesta

A 28-year hospitality industry veteran, Segesta recently spent four years in Chicago, during which time he oversaw the opening of The Dec Rooftop Lounge & Bar, the city’s hottest nightspot. Under his leadership, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (formerly a Four Seasons property) continued to be recognized among the country’s premiere hotels. Segesta was the force behind revered programs including sunrise yoga high atop the Hotel’s 75th floor and a one-on-one basketball experience with former Chicago Bulls player Toni Kukoc, which included the construction of a half basketball court in the Hotel’s mechanical room for guests and NBA teams to use. Segesta’s emphasis on innovation transferred to the banquet program too, whose creative cuisine and concepts such as rolling carts earned a reputation as Chicago’s best of the best.