Newport Beach-based Twin Bridges Hospitality announced Jillian Katcher as the group’s new president.
Katcher was previously the co-head of hospitality investments at Cascade Asset Management Co. for the Gates family and their foundation, managing Cascade’s interest in Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. She has also held multiple leadership roles at Marriott International.
Katcher will lead Twin Bridges to its “next level of growth” and maintain its current management strategy, according to officials.
“Travelers are back in full force, seeking discovery, meaning and connection, and the Twin Bridges portfolio of hotels redefines the bar for select service,” Katcher said in a statement. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to help grow this business and build on its differentiating focus of inspired asset stewardship.”
Founded in 2020, the asset management firm has 14 hotels in its portfolio including the new VEA Newport Beach.