Driftwood Hospitality Management names CEO
Driftwood Hospitality Management has announced the appointment of Gregory Maliassas as CEO. A globally recognized hospitality executive with three decades of leadership experience spanning luxury, full-service and resort properties across four continents, Maliassas arrives at the company as it looks to expand its presence across the Americas.
Maliassas joins DHM from Playa Hotels & Resorts, where he served as EVP and COO, overseeing operations for a portfolio of branded all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico. During his tenure, he led a team of more than 15,000 employees and spearheaded landmark partnerships with global brands including Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Hilton and Wyndham.
Throughout his career, Maliassas has led hotel operations in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, with postings in Germany, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Dubai, and Athens. Before Playa, Maliassas served as SVP of operations for the Luxury and Premium Brands of Accor Hotels in Central & Eastern Europe, overseeing a portfolio of more than 45 hotels operating under the Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel brands. He has previously held senior operational leadership roles with Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, including VP for North, Central and Eastern Europe and SVP for the Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean regions.
by Tatiana Valenzuela