Hotel Equities has promoted Eric McCarthy-Zink to chief financial officer.
McCarthy-Zink joined the company in 2021 through its strategic partnership with The Hotel Group.
His previous role with the company was senior vice president. Before that, he worked at The Hotel Group, several roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Wyndham Worldwide. In his new role, he will oversee enterprise-wide finance and accounting. He will strategically support the firm’s partners, clients, lenders, investors, and a large internal team by providing servant leadership to ensure the firm exceeds its financial goals.
In addition, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Hospitality Finance Professional (CHAE) through the Hospitality Finance and Technical Professionals organization.
“Eric’s vision and financial acumen have been instrumental in our success,” says Brad Rahinsky, president and CEO, Hotel Equities. “We are confident that in his new role as CFO, Eric will continue to drive our financial strategy and contribute to our growth and stability. Our strategic partnership model at Hotel Equities is designed to open doors and create opportunities for talented and capable individuals like Eric who aspire to take on more responsibility. The model recognizes and leverages the skills and expertise of team members and creates an environment where they can thrive and grow professionally. We believe that by empowering our leaders, we can achieve greater innovation and success, benefiting our entire organization.”
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