, /PRNewswire/ — Ace Group International today announces the appointment of new executive positions within the company, designed to strengthen the leadership team and foster accelerated growth as the company continues to expand internationally.
Former Ace Hotel London Managing Director, Chris Penn, rejoins Ace in the role of CEO. Throughout his 25-year hospitality career, Penn has operated independent hotels across a broad spectrum of markets, most notably the lifestyle sector. Penn opened Ace Hotel London in 2013, driving financial success for the asset while helping usher in a wave of business and cultural transformation in the Shoreditch neighborhood. He founded the UK-based lifestyle brand Birch in 2020 (The Times and Sunday Times‘ Hotel of The Year 2020) and has consulted on a diverse range of hospitality experiences, including longer-stay accommodations, eco-tourism and urban lifestyle hotels. Chris will oversee all facets of the business and be responsible for driving growth and commercial success across the portfolio.
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