MICHAEL FUERSTMAN
CO-FOUNDER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PENDRY HOTELS & RESORTS
WHY: Co-founded and heads 2017 spinoff unit under Montage International hospitality firm, founded by father Alan Fuerstman. Counts eight properties, five of which earned newly introduced Michelin Key distinction in 2024.
NOTABLE: Led opening of Orange County’s first Pendry hotel in Newport Beach in 2023 and oversaw development of members-only space dubbed The Elwood Club, located in the left wing of the 295-room hotel. Also expanding social club concept to all locations that can accommodate. Five more Pendry resorts in development.
QUOTABLE: “If we’re going to endeavor to build something, we want to make sure it’s going to be spectacular. There will be no version of taking something over and putting our name on it just for growth.”
