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Chris Hardy

Vice President of Commercial Strategy @Parks Hospitality Group

Raleigh, NC, US
EMAILS
c••••••••@parkshotels.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+91 *********19

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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2020 — Present

Vice President of Commercial Strategy @Parks Hospitality Group

Raleigh, NC, US

I lead a high-performing commercial team overseeing sales, revenue management, and digital marketing for a diverse portfolio of full-service, select-service, and extended-stay hotels, including strategy for hotels under development.My focus is on unlocking growth through team member development, expanding market share, optimizing profitability, and creating long-term asset value through collaboration, innovation, and people-focused leadership.

EDUCATION

1994 — 1998

Keuka College

Bachelor's Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

N/A

Cornell University

Certificate in Strategic Hospitality Leadership

SKILLS

Hospitality ManagementResortsFront OfficeBudgetingManagementEvent PlanningYield ManagementHospitality IndustryHotel BookingPre-OpeningLodgingCustomer SatisfactionForecastingCorporate EventsOnqFood & BeverageCustomer ServiceProperty Management SystemsOpening HotelsHotel ManagementSalesCateringAccount ManagementRevenue AnalysisContract NegotiationSales ManagementTourismTrade ShowsHotelsRooms DivisionConvention ServicesHospitalityMarketingBudgetsEvent ManagementMeeting Planning

ABOUT CHRIS HARDY

Hospitality executive with a track record of driving profitability, market share growth, and enhancing asset value across diverse hotel portfolios through integrated sales, marketing, and revenue management strategies.Known for building trust and fostering collaboration, I thrive leading cross-functional teams to create high-performance cultures where people feel empowered to do their best work and inspired to achieve more. I am deeply committed to professional development and cultivating environments that encourage innovation, adaptability, and collaboration as guest expectations and technologies continue to evolve.Beyond my day-to-day leadership responsibilities, I am proud to chair the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board, where I contribute to advancing and evolving the sales discipline within the hospitality industry. I am passionate about giving back through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and meaningful connections with students and industry peers—sharing insights, learning from others, and helping shape the future of hospitality.

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