Sage Hospitality Group appoints Don Li to executive vice president of business development and head of Asia Pacific. As part of the Sage Investments team, Li will support new business growth and the optimization of performance for existing assets, with an additional focus on seeking out partners and capital opportunities from overseas.
With decades of experience growing brands and developing hotels both domestically and in Asia, Li brings a knowledge and experience to the position. In the last 10 years, he served as EVP and head of Asia Investment Group with both Interstate and Aimbridge Hospitality, where he played a critical role in assisting foreign owners with U.S. hotel acquisitions and the management of their assets, giving him valuable insights and success that make him a great fit for this new role.
"We are thrilled to welcome Don to our team," Dean Stambules, managing director, growth and investments, said in a statement. "His extensive background and proven track record make him an invaluable addition to our leadership. We are confident that Don's expertise will play a crucial role in our ongoing success."