Paul Cherrett-Managing Director

 Mr. Cherrett joins La Quinta Resort from Artage Hotels LLC, a hotel management company for which he served as President and CEO. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President of Hospitality for Talisker Mountain Inc. in Park City, Utah, serving on a senior leadership team which recreated the guest experience for The Canyons Mountain Resort. Also in Park City, Cherrett led the asset management team for the Waldorf Astoria Park City and, before that, held the position of senior vice president of hospitality for Aspen Skiing Company. During his more than four years with Aspen Skiing company, Mr. Cherrett managed a portfolio of hotel, restaurant and private club assets which included the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Little Nell Hotel.

Paul Cherrett’s 35 years of industry experience also encompass 25 years in management positions for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, including stints as General Manager for the Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole and Four Seasons Austin.

“I am delighted to join the truly outstanding team at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST,” said Cherrett, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in hotel and restaurant management from Florida International University. “This resort presents golf, spa, dining, tennis and hospitality experiences which are truly unprecedented for the region. I look forward to collaborating with the team to set further new standards in desert luxury hospitality.”