Sonesta Leadership

Executive Bios

VERA MANOUKIAN

Chief Operating Officer

BRAD MAXWELL

Executive Vice President & General Counsel

BOB GUNKEL

Chief Financial Officer

SHAWN CRYAN

Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy

JEFF KNOWLTON

Chief Information Officer

BRIAN QUINN

Chief Development Officer

ELIZABETH HARLOW

Chief Brand Officer

CHRIS TRICK

Chief Marketing Officer

JENNIFER RAUSCH

Chief People Officer

GARINE FEREJIAN-MAYO

Chief Commercial Officer

"As a growing hospitality company, Sonesta has an in-depth understanding of markets across the country, which we can leverage to promote the success of our franchisees."

Brian Quinn Chief Development Officer

“With our commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience across our growing portfolio, we have launched Sonesta Work Suite, a meeting space concept to address the needs of today’s busy professionals who are looking for a new way to work, meet and collaborate.” 

Vera Manoukian Chief Operating Officer

A Sonesta hotel pool
  • Brian Quinn