Bryan Barnard

Bryan Barnard is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in strategic financial planning and operational leadership within the hospitality and travel management sectors. Currently serving as VP of Finance at RLJ Lodging Trust since March 2022, Bryan previously held key roles including Director of US Trading at Black Maple Capital Management and Vice President of Finance - Strategy & Commerce at CWT, where Bryan was appointed Operating Unit CFO and led significant revenue-generating initiatives for one of the largest global travel management companies. At Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Bryan advanced rapidly through four promotions in nine years, culminating in a Vice President role focused on corporate strategy and investor relations, notably contributing to a successful IPO amid a challenging economic climate. Bryan's career began with finance-focused roles at Exelon Corporation, Alcar Group, and Column Financial, following the attainment of a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.