James Carroll

James Carroll brings to the Board deep experience in property management, market expansion, and financial strategy, shaped by his leadership in the hospitality sector. He provides valuable insight into asset-level performance, operational efficiency, and tenant-focused execution. Mr. Carroll contributes a disciplined approach to capital deployment and strategic growth actions, supporting the Board’s oversight of portfolio performance and long-term value creation.

Key Skills and Expertise

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Carroll oversees a portfolio of 112 properties across 26 states. He has demonstrated a strong track record of aligning operational performance with corporate strategy, driving top-line improvement, profitability, and maintaining cost discipline. He has also led the company’s expansion across the U.S., increasing its geographic presence and market reach.

During his tenure at Crestline, Mr. Carroll played a key role in the development and expansion of multiple domestic and international joint ventures, including the company’s international private equity real estate venture, Playa Hotels & Resorts. He led efforts to raise over $850 million in equity and secure more than $800 million in corporate and property-level debt financing to support international expansion. His experience in strategic acquisitions and capital markets provides the Board with valuable perspective in evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, and advancing long term strategic priorities.

Mr. Carroll brings significant financial experience, having served in multiple financial management roles, including Chief Financial Officer of a hospitality property and management company. His background enhances the Board’s oversight of financial reporting, assessment of property-level performance, as well as internal controls, and risk management. Mr. Carroll qualifies as an SEC Audit Committee Financial Expert.