Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Kevin Robinson as Chief Operating Officer

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Kevin Robinson as Chief Operating Officer, marking a welcome return to the Group after previously leading The Langham, Chicago during its pivotal pre-opening phase in 2011.

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Kevin brings more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to the role, including successful spells with Westin and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, after which he founded Aparium Hotel Group before becoming a sought-after advisor for a variety of independent luxury hotels in the US.

“Kevin’s industry expertise and proven ability to build relationships with hotel owners and create and implement new guest offerings make him the ideal leader to guide our operations,” said LHG Chief Executive Officer Bob van den Oord. “His blend of corporate discipline and entrepreneurial agility aligns perfectly with our global growth strategy, which centres on increasing our managed property count to 100 hotels by 2040 while continuing to strengthen our ties with clients and deliver elevated hospitality experiences.”

Robinson will report directly to the CEO and lead day-to-day operations across the Group, with a focus on maintaining execution readiness as the company prepares to manage an expanded portfolio. He will also oversee future hotel openings.