Aimbridge Hospitality has added two new leaders in emerging focus areas: Tim Pruiett as SVP of acquisitions and investments, and Emily Gerstner as VP of philanthropic partnerships and community outreach.
The positions are newly created.
Tim Pruiett
Pruiett has 12 years of experience with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in various finance and strategy roles. In his positions leading M&A and strategic investments at Wyndham, Pruiett executed more than $2.5 billion of transactions that grew the company’s hotel portfolio and diversified its brand mix, including acquisitions of the La Quinta, AmericInn and Dolce brands and associated hotel management companies, as well as strategic growth partnerships with multiple hotel investors and developers under Wyndham’s brands.
In his new role, Pruiett is responsible for driving portfolio growth through mergers and acquisitions, corporate partnerships, and investments in hotel management and related businesses.
“Tim’s talent and keen understanding of the investment and acquisitions landscape positions him to be a leader at Aimbridge from day one,” CFO Thomas Song said in a statement. “He has been at the forefront of large-scale transactions aligned with corporate growth throughout his career, and this deep skill set aligns with the dynamic trajectory for growth we are fostering at Aimbridge as we continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our owners.”
Emily Gerstner
Gerstner has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, with a track record in strategic development, account management, and team leadership. Most recently, she worked at the American Heart Association where she served as VP of development leading the Go Red for Women movement in Dallas.
In her role, Gerstner will oversee Aimbridge’s charitable foundation initiatives including fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement and visibility. Additionally, she will manage Aimbridge’s Corporate CARE Committee.
“Emily’s career focus on philanthropic strategy and programming will be essential for Aimbridge as we strengthen our commitments to the communities we serve and the people on our team around the world,” said Ann Christenson, chief human resources officer. “We are inspired by Emily’s vision for empowering our colleagues and impacting the world around us, and we look forward to applying her skills across all aspects of the company.”