Scott Rohm has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Ithaka Hospitality Partners
Scott Rohm is IHP's first Chief Development Officer. Scott has served as an advisor to IHP since our founding in 2018 and brings a wealth of experience from both field and corporate leadership roles. His impressive career includes tenure at Ritz-Carlton and founding roles at Capella and Starwood Capital's SH Group, where he led brand development and the launches of Baccarat and 1Hotels. Most recently, Scott served as Chief Operating Officer for Auberge Resorts Collection, overseeing the brand's expansion from six to thirty properties between 2016 and 2025.
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