We would like to introduce another prolific panelist for the WX: New York Women in Real Estate Panel discussion, Ellen Brown. Ellen is the Executive Vice President of Acquisitions & Development for Denihan Hospitality and has been with the organization for over 19 years. Denihan Hospitality has been in the business for more than 50 years as a privately-held, full service hotel management and development company. The company owns and/or operates 10 boutique hotels in major urban markets throughout the U.S such as New York and Chicago. The company has built a world-class lodging investment platform within the boutique hotel space, creating value by acquiring, re-positioning and managing independent hotels. Ellen leads Denihan’s expansion efforts including acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures and management agreements.
Ellen was previously Manager for the hospitality group of PWC where she managed consulting engagements covering all aspects of hospitality real estate development and investment including hotels, resorts, casinos and restaurants. Ellen holds leadership positions in several women’s advancements groups such as WX New York Women in Real Estate, Women’s Hospitality Investment Network. She is also on the President’s Council of Cornell Women and on the Cornell Hotel Society. Ellen has her bachelor’s degree from the School of Hotel Administration 1988.
The Baker Program would like to welcome Ellen to campus as we eagerly look forward to the discussion.