Greg Smith

Greg Smith has extensive experience in Human Resources, with notable roles at various hotel and hospitality companies. Greg is currently the SVP People and Community at Preferred Hotels & Resorts since December 2021. Prior to this, they served as the SVP Human Resources at the same company from February 2018 to December 2021. Before joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Greg worked at Commune Hotels and Resorts as the Global EVP of People Services / Human Resources from March 2013 to June 2016. Greg was responsible for the post-M&A merger integration of two hotel brands, managing over 5,000 employees and 45 hotels worldwide. Greg also held the position of EVP, Human Resources at Denihan Hospitality Group from August 2007 to March 2013, overseeing HR growth and implementing talent management initiatives. Greg was the SVP HR / Human Resources at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants from January 2006 to August 2007, where they revitalized the organization's training department and implemented performance management strategies. Prior to that, they served as SVP, Human Resources at Interstate Hotels & Resorts from May 2001 to January 2006, reducing health and welfare expenses and managing HR for a large organization. Greg's career also includes a role as Senior Director of Human Resources at Choice Hotels International from June 1999 to May 2001 and as Director of Human Resources at Promus from September 1993 to June 1999. In these roles, they oversaw various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.

Greg Smith attended Tulane University Law School and earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree. Before that, they also studied at Tulane University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature/Letters. The specific start and end years of these educational experiences are not provided.