Playa Hotels & Resorts CEO and leadership

Bruce Wardinski is a Board Member at Wolf Trap Foundation, Founder at Highland Hospitality Corp, and Chairman/CEO at Playa Hotels & Resorts and is based in Bethesda, Maryland. He has worked as VP:Project Finance at Playa Hotels & Resorts, Finance Director at MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/, and Chairman at Highland Hospitality Corp. Bruce works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at George Mason University and MEMBER at Duna Szalloda, Rt.. He attended University of Virginia and The Wharton School.

Brandon Buhler is a Senior VP/Chief Accounting Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts. He has worked as Controller at Playa Hotels & Resorts. Brandon attended Brigham Young University (BYU).

Ryan Hymel is an EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts and is based in Virginia. He has worked as SVP & Treasurer at Playa Hotels & Resorts; Vice President, Treasury & Planning at Playa Hotels & Resorts; and Sr. Director, Treasury & Planning at Playa Hotels & Resorts. Ryan attended Georgetown McDonough School of Business until 2013 and University of Virginia between 2000 and 2004.

Alexander Stadlin is a Chief Operating Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts.

Fernando Mulet is an EVP, Chief Development Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts.

Mr. Maliassas joined Playa Hotels & Resorts in November 2019 to lead operations of Playa’s management company-maximizing profits and efficiency while continuously improving the guest experience. Prior to this role, Mr. Maliassas served as Senior Vice President Operations for the luxury brands of Accor Hotels in Central & Eastern Europe, Benelux and Switzerland, overseeing a portfolio of over 45 Hotels. He has managed and developed upscale hotels in Europe, North America and the Middle East for over 20 years while holding positions such as Vice President North, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Senior Vice President Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean for Sofitel Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Maliassas was instrumental in dozens of hotel openings, renovations and hotel constructions, collaborating with renowned hotel developers, designers and architects around the world. Mr. Maliassas, who speaks five language fluently, was born and raised in Luxembourg, holds a degree in International Hotel Management from Les Roches, Switzerland and a postgraduate degree from the University of Surrey, UK.

Kevin Froemming is an Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts.

Experienced Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Executive Support, Customer Service, Legal Assistance, Event Management, and Microsoft Office. Strong administrative professional graduated from Nova Southeastern University.

Bruce Wardinski is a Board Member at Wolf Trap Foundation, Founder at Highland Hospitality Corp, and Chairman/CEO at Playa Hotels & Resorts and is based in Bethesda, Maryland. He has worked as VP:Project Finance at Playa Hotels & Resorts, Finance Director at MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/, and Chairman at Highland Hospitality Corp. Bruce works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at George Mason University and MEMBER at Duna Szalloda, Rt.. He attended University of Virginia and The Wharton School.

Alexander Stadlin is a Chief Operating Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts.