(TAN): Radisson Hotel Group has announced Tanya Taylor as its new executive vice president and general counsel, Americas. In this role, Taylor will join Radisson Hotel Group’s Americas Executive Committee. Additionally, she will oversee the corporate legal team while assuming responsibility for all company legal matters in the Americas.
“We are honored to have such an exceptionally experienced hospitality and franchise attorney, like Tanya join our team in Minneapolis,” said Jim Alderman, CEO, Americas. “Tanya’s expertise in legal matters related to hotel ownership, licensing, management, and franchise agreements will play a critical role in our success as we continue to expand our footprint across the Americas.”
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Taylor most recently served as general counsel, head of legal & business affairs, for a telecommunications and mobile startup, Yonder Media Mobile. She’s also held various legal roles in hospitality, including vice president, regional general counsel, North America at Millennium Hotels & Resorts, along with vice president, regional general counsel, US, Latin America & Caribbean for nine years at Wyndham Hotel Group.
In addition to her extensive hotel experience, Taylor also has broad experience in commercial contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, litigation management, employment law, labor relations, intellectual property, and general business and operations experience.
