Joe Aguilera was appointed hotel manager of The Langham, Chicago hotel, which is scheduled to open in summer 2013.
He will oversee operations of the 316-room property, including food and beverage.
Aguilera has more than 25 years of experience working in hotel operations and marketing.
He previously served as vice president of sales and marketing for Elypsian Hotels & Resorts. Prior, he spent 19 years with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.