Geri Williams-Fitts-Chief People Officer at Highgate Hotels

In this episode, Steve is joined by Geri Williams-Fitts, the Chief People Officer at Highgate. Highgate is a premier hospitality investment and management company that provides expert guidance throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu.

Throughout this conversation, Geri talks about her 25+ years in hospitality working in Human Resources with former titles that include Corp. Dir. of Human Resources-North America at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Regional Director of Human Resources at Hilton Hotels & Resorts. She talks about the transitions between her different roles, pivotal moments throughout her career, and what she recommends for young professionals to thrive in hospitality.