Our Leadership Team
President & Chief Executive Officer | Henry I. Patel
Henry I. Patel is President & CEO of TAJ Hospitality Management. For more than 40 years, Henry has been immersed in the hotel industry, as both a hotel owner-operator and as an industry supplier. As the CEO, Henry has many hats to wear, taking a more hands-on approach such as making and executing decisions that impact the company from the bottom up all the way to directing agendas, driving profitability, managing company organizational structure, and strategy.
Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer | Niraj H. Patel
Managing Director, Chief Development Officer | Aviraj H. Patel
As Managing Director & Chief Development Officer, Aviraj H. Patel is responsible for the acquisitions, new developments, and overall development and implementation of the company’s strategic plans and growth goals.
Chief Operating Officer | Pooja Patel
Pooja Patel, as COO, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company working closely with department heads ensuring that all the systems, resources, and people are in place to achieve the strategic goals of the company.
Chief Financial Officer | Eddie Cortez
As CFO, Eddie’s duties include budgeting, tracking cash flow, financial planning, as well as analyzing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions to achieve the maximum profitability.
Director of Information Technology | Scott Hutchison
Director of Human Resources | Beverly Riley
Vice President, Hotel Operations | Zack Taylor
As Vice President, Hotel Operations, Zack Taylor is responsible for supporting overall hotel operations including staffing, daily operational activities, revenue management, and planning.
Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Joan Dalton
Joan Dalton is responsible for leading all sales, marketing, and revenue growth initiatives. Her goal is to maximize RevPAR across the entire portfolio by placing a strategic piece of business in the right place at the right time.
