Garrett R.

Garrett R. currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at BLACE, a marketplace offering unique event and production spaces in NYC and LA, since November 2023. Prior experience includes roles such as US Chief Operating Officer at etc.venues, a leader in conference and event venues, from March 2020 to April 2023, and Vice President of Hotel Operations and Development at STARR Restaurants from April 2019 to February 2020. Garrett has also held significant positions including Vice President of Development and Operations USA at ZUMA Restaurants, Vice President of Development and Operations at H Hotels and Resorts, and Director of Food & Beverage at The Beverly Hilton and Boston Harbor Hotel. Additionally, experience includes management positions at The Waldorf = Astoria New York and Principal Hotels. Garrett R. holds a degree in Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management.