Ashish Kale leads the APEC IT under Global Technology. His role is both strategic, and tactical business partnership to the COO for APEC and Continent Discipline leads. He is accountable for IT for APEC spanning 24 countries and 636+ hotels to drive the regional strategy and operational excellence through close alignment with the Continent Operations Team.
Ralph Posner serves as AHLA’s Chief Communications Officer. He brings more than 30 years of political and policy experience in the public and private sectors and across numerous industries.
Richard Mariani is a dynamic and results-driven human resources executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation, and leadership development. As vice president of human resources at the American Hotel and Lodging Association, he serves as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, shaping HR strategies that drive business growth, foster high-performance cultures, and enhance employee engagement.