Sean O’Kane

SEAN O’KANE, Trustee Secretary, is a Managing Partner at Stratögé Partners. This Portsmouth, New Hamshire-based firm specializes in remote data collection, and analytics solutions and efficiency. Prior to this, Sean had a very diversified career in both the private and public sectors, domestically and internationally. During his 24-year hotel management career, he was recognized as, “Innkeeper of the Year” by New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association (NHLRA); “Tourism Leader” by the Manchester Chamber of Commerce; “Travel Person of the Year” by the New Hampshire Travel Council for his years of promoting tourism in New Hampshire, and was recognized nationally by the National Restaurant Association and as the “Outstanding General Manager of the Year” by the American Hotel/Lodging Association. In 2004, New Hampshire Governor Benson appointed Sean to serve as the Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development. He was presented the U.S. Diplomatic Medal for Peace and Commerce by the U.S. Department of Commerce for his work in promoting New Hampshire businesses in the international marketplace. From 2008 to 2014, Mr. O’Kane served as the Director of Hotel Strategic Alliances and Thought Leadership for Schneider Electric, a French-based multinational corporation and a global leader in energy management and efficiency.