Hotel Equities appoints Aik Hong Tan as chief investment officer
Hotel Equities has appointed Aik Hong Tan as its chief investment officer (CIO.)
Tan also serves as a principal for Greenwood Hospitality which joined Hotel Equities through a strategic partnership in March 2022. Before that, he worked at Richfield Hospitality.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial and hospitality sectors, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen which will be crucial in his expanded role as CIO.
As CIO, he will lead investment strategies, oversee strategic investments, feasibility, acquisitions, and financial planning to ensure the continued growth and success of Hotel Equities and its stakeholders. “Aik’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in HE’s success from day one of our strategic partnership with Greenwood,” says Brad Rahinsky, president and CEO, Hotel Equities. “His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow, innovate and identify ways we can better serve our clients. We are immensely thankful to have him lead in this new capacity where he will undoubtedly elevate our capabilities and offerings.”
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