Where does Hugo Desenzani work?

Hugo Desenzani is Managing Director Luxury Group LATAM @Marriott at Taram Capital.

Where did Hugo Desenzani go to school?

Hugo Desenzani studied at Harvard Business School (Advanced Management Program (AMP)); New York University (Masters of Science, Global Affairs); Endicott College (B.Sc, Hospitality and Tourism Administration).

Hugo Desenzani

Investor

Managing Director Luxury Group LATAM @Marriott at Taram Capital

Miami, Estados Unidos

About

Hugo Desenzani is Executive Vice President of Operations and Luxury at Highgate, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts. He has more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, including a previous role leading Marriott International's luxury business in the Caribbean and Latin America, where he managed 30 operating hotels and supported development of over 20 additional properties across brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION Hotels, and W Hotels. His experience encompasses hotel operations, growth strategy, and owner relations across the Americas.

Experience

HighgateExecutive Vice President, Operations and Luxurycurrent2026 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
Marriott InternationalManaging Director, Luxury Group - Caribbean and Latin America2023 — 2026Miami, Florida, United States
Urbanova InmobiliariaChief Executive Officer (CEO)2019 — 2023Lima, Peru
Marriott InternationalVice President, Hotel Development - Caribbean and Latin America2017 — 2019Miami, Florida, United States
Atton HotelesChief Business Development Officer2013 — 2017Chile
IndependentHospitality Strategy and Management Advisor2009 — 2013Chile
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.Director, Food and Beverage2003 — 2007New York City Metropolitan Area
Endicott CollegeTeaching Assistant, School of Hospitality2001 — 2003Greater Boston
Marriott InternationalManagement Trainee1999 — 2000Chile

Skills & more

Strategy2Management4Latin America2Hotel Management10Hotel Asset Management2Hospitality Management8Wine4Marketing2F&B Management1Hotels21Hospitality20Restaurants17

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FoodFront OfficeRestaurant ManagementFine DiningMarketing StrategyBusiness PlanningInternational SalesFoodFood & BeverageHospitality Industry

Languages Español · Francés · Inglés · Portuguese

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Colleagues at Taram Capital

Adolfo Gana

Director de Compras Dimerc at Taram Capital

Alex Harasic

Senior Investor Manager AWS at Taram Capital

Alfonso Cuadra

Founder & CEO Rindegastos at Taram Capital

Andres Cargill

Gerente General Soluciones Orión at Taram Capital

Angélica Opazo

Principal of Operations at Taram Capital

Camila Gonzalez

Strategic Growth Senior Director NotCo at Taram Capital

Carlos Murillo

Presidente Pfizer España at Taram Capital

Carlos Pedevila

Global Strategy & Growth Executive @3M at Taram Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hugo Desenzani?: Hugo Desenzani is Executive Vice President of Operations and Luxury at Highgate, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts. He has more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, including a previous role leading Marriott International's luxury business in the Caribbean and Latin America, where he managed 30 operating hotels and supported development of over 20 additional properties across brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION Hotels, and W Hotels. His experience encompasses hotel operations, growth strategy, and owner relations across the Americas.
Where does Hugo Desenzani work?: Hugo Desenzani is Managing Director Luxury Group LATAM @Marriott at Taram Capital.
Where did Hugo Desenzani go to school?: Hugo Desenzani studied at Harvard Business School (Advanced Management Program (AMP)); New York University (Masters of Science, Global Affairs); Endicott College (B.Sc, Hospitality and Tourism Administration).

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