Patrick Cowell

Patrick Cowell is an experienced advisor in the hospitality and real estate sectors, currently serving as an Advisor to the CEO at Workday since 2014, where participation in a strategic advisory group focuses on operations and business development. Cowell has held the position of Senior Advisor at KKR since March 2010, specializing in real estate, hospitality, and retail. Previously, Cowell worked as an Independent Consultant for IMG from January 2015 to March 2020, overseeing hospitality real estate projects, and served as a Board Advisor for Deutsche Bank from March 2010 to January 2015, notably contributing to the Cosmopolitan Resort in Las Vegas. Other significant roles include Senior Advisor at The Irvine Group Inc., President of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., President and CEO of Airport Group International, and President of the Americas for Sun International/Kerzner International. Cowell’s career in the hospitality industry began at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where advancement through various roles occurred over 23 years. Cowell holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from California Coast University and a degree from East Tennessee State University.