LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schulte Hospitality Group $(SHG)$, a leading hospitality investment and management firm with a growing national and international presence, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Fitzgerald as Chief Financial Officer. Fitzgerald will lead SHG's comprehensive financial services platform and serve as a key partner in advancing the company's global growth strategy.
"Brian's experience leading dynamic finance organizations, combined with his strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style, make him a great fit for this role," said Darryl Schulte, President and CEO of Schulte Hospitality Group. "He brings deep knowledge across all facets of the finance function, and his decades of experience in a publicly traded company offer valuable perspective as we scale. I am confident he will play a pivotal role in supporting our continued growth and innovation and bring a fresh perspective from his experience outside of the hospitality industry."
Fitzgerald brings more than 30 years of progressive financial leadership to SHG, including 22 years with Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the world's largest spirits and wine companies, where he held senior finance roles, including Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer. During his tenure, he contributed to the structuring and execution of significant transactions, including the international acquisition of Casa Herradura in Mexico. His expertise spans corporate finance, strategic planning, treasury, global tax, investor relations, and M&A. His global perspective and cross-functional experience have established him as a results-oriented leader known for strategic insight, operational discipline, and principled execution.
"I'm honored to be joining Schulte Hospitality Group at such an exciting time in its journey," said Fitzgerald. "The company has a strong foundation, a clear vision for the future, and an incredibly talented leadership team. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth and innovation."
About Schulte Hospitality Group
Schulte Hospitality Group is a premier hospitality management and development company, overseeing a global portfolio of more than 240 hotels, restaurants, and other related hospitality ventures with a team of over 10,000 team members. Founded in 1999 by generations of passionate hoteliers, Schulte is one of the industry's most respected full-service operators, with a diverse portfolio spanning leading brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Graduate Hotels, as well as distinctive luxury, boutique, and independent resorts. Headquartered in Louisville, KY and with an office in London, Schulte is known for providing high-touch client service, delivering data-driven top line and bottom-line results to owners, and developing leaders on property teams. For more information, visit: www.schultehospitality.com
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