Finance
Rosewood accords meticulous attention to financial planning
and controls. The corporate staff works closely with senior management
at each hotel to achieve financial objectives, based on revenues
and expenses forecasted through occupancy goals, rates and marketing-related
initiatives. An eye for detail in the financial planning and control
areas of a hotel's operations ensures that each hotel is able
to maintain the finest accommodations and guest service while
achieving targeted financial performance objectives.
Leadership
Ernest Glidden - Senior Vice President of Finance
A certified
public accountant with a BA in hotel administration from the University
of New Hampshire and MA in accounting from DePaul University,
Mr. Glidden brings extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry
to Rosewood. He is responsible for providing financial and technology
leadership and oversight to existing properties and new hotel
developments. He leads the financial accounting, policy administration,
control functions and information technology that ensure maximized
value and the safeguarding of assets. Mr. Glidden began his accounting
career as an operations analyst becoming a hotel financial controller
at the age of 25. He spent several years working for Four Seasons
and Ritz-Carlton, and also served as Director of Performance for
Sun Life of Canada in Boston.
Stephen Miano – Vice President of Finance
Stephen Miano joined Rosewood in 2000 as Regional Controller at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. Prior to Rosewood, he spent 11 years with Four Seasons
Hotels as a property financial controller and as Corporate Director of Finance in Hong Kong. His 20 years of experience in operations finance at properties
in North America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Asia brings a diverse international perspective to the organization. Stephen has a bachelor's degree in hotel
administration from Cornell University and a master's degree in accounting and information systems from University of Texas at Dallas, and he is a licensed
certified public accountant in Texas.
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