BDNY POWER PLAYERS:
WOMEN LEADERS IN HOSPITALITY BREAKFAST
9:00-10:30 am
River Pavilion, Javits Center in New York
9:00-9:30 am: Breakfast
9:30-9:45 am: Welcome and NEWH Presentation
9:45-10:30 am: Panel Discussion
A Boutique Design signature event, presented in partnership with NEWH, this session brings together women thought-leaders in hospitality design, operations, investment and manufacturing for a lively, strategic discussion of the challenges, opportunities and trends facing the industry. These forward thinkers give designers insider advice on how they can make the current hotel development and investment climate work to their advantage.
Sponsored by:

2025 PANEL
Julia Choi, Chief Operating Officer, Jeffrey Beers International
Chequetta Dessources, Vice President, Procurement – Americas Openings & Renovations, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Carrie Gates, Founder and Principal, Absolute Procurement
Danu Kennedy, Partner, Parts and Labor Design
Anne Lefferson, Director of Interior Design, Construction & Project Development, Belmond
Mary Alice Palmer, Global Creative Director, Founding Principal, ROAM
Cori Tahara, Vice President of Real Estate and Development, MINA Group
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MODERATOR

Alissa Ponchione
Editor in Chief
Boutique Design | Hospitality Design