Douglas A. Kessler
President at Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC
Net worth: 1 200 $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
Douglas A.
Kessler is currently a Senior Managing Director at Ashford OAINC, Inc. since 2018.
He is also currently serving as the President & Director at Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC since 2013.
Additionally, he holds the position of Member-Hotel Council at The Urban Land Institute since 2013.
Furthermore, he is the President of Ashford LLC since 2013.
In his former positions, Mr. Kessler served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. from 2017 to 2020.
He was also the President & Director of Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. from 2013 to 2017.
Prior to that, he held the role of Chief Investment Officer & Managing Director at Remington Hotel Corp.
from 2002 to 2003.
He has also worked as a Director at Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and Senior Lifestyle Corp.
Moreover, he served as a Senior Managing Director at Ashford, Inc. from 2018 to 2020.
Mr. Kessler completed his undergraduate studies and obtained an MBA from Stanford University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashford LLC
inf% | 13/03/2018 | 247 ( inf% ) | 1 200 $ | 29/04/2024 |
Douglas A. Kessler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC | President | 31/10/2013 |
Ashford OAINC, Inc.
 Ashford OAINC, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ashford OAINC, Inc. is engaged in the provision of asset management and external advisory services to other entities, initially within the hospitality industry. It serves as the external advisor to two real estate investment trusts, namely Ashford Hospitality Trust and Ashford Hospitality Prime; and has a security investment subsidiary called Ashford Investment Management, which is an alternative investment management firm that specializes in creating investment strategies focused on the real estate, hospitality and leisure sectors. The company was founded by Montgomery J. Bennett on April 2, 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 11/03/2018 |
| Ashford LLC | President | 31/10/2013 |
Former positions of Douglas A. Kessler
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ASHFORD INC. | President | 28/02/2018 |
| ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 13/05/2020 |
| BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | President | 26/04/2017 |
Remington Hotel Corp.
 Remington Hotel Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Remington Hotel Corp. provides hospitality and hotel management services. Its services include property, project and condo hotel management. The company was founded by Archie Bennett in 1992 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Chief Investment Officer | 31/07/2003 |
Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
 Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Marriott International, Inc., Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is a hotel chain. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The CEO of the company is Howard J. Wurzak. Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide was acquired by Starwood Lodging Trust on January 05, 1998 for $540 million. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Douglas A. Kessler
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. | Finance |
| BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Finance |
| ASHFORD INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns and manages hotels and resorts. It has multi-purpose meeting and banqueting space and multiple revenue streams such as wine and cocktail bars, high-end spas and desirable retail offerings. The company was founded by Laurence Stephen Geller in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Senior Lifestyle Corp.
 Senior Lifestyle Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Senior Lifestyle Corp. owns and operates residential communities for senior citizens. The firm offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehab, affordable senior apartments and short term stays services. The company was founded by William B. Kaplan and James B. Klutznick in 1985 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Marriott International, Inc., Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is a hotel chain. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The CEO of the company is Howard J. Wurzak. Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide was acquired by Starwood Lodging Trust on January 05, 1998 for $540 million. | Consumer Services |
The Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Remington Hotel Corp.
Remington Hotel Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Remington Hotel Corp. provides hospitality and hotel management services. Its services include property, project and condo hotel management. The company was founded by Archie Bennett in 1992 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Services |
| Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC | |
Ashford OAINC, Inc.
Ashford OAINC, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ashford OAINC, Inc. is engaged in the provision of asset management and external advisory services to other entities, initially within the hospitality industry. It serves as the external advisor to two real estate investment trusts, namely Ashford Hospitality Trust and Ashford Hospitality Prime; and has a security investment subsidiary called Ashford Investment Management, which is an alternative investment management firm that specializes in creating investment strategies focused on the real estate, hospitality and leisure sectors. The company was founded by Montgomery J. Bennett on April 2, 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
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