John O’Connell.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

John O’Connell has over 38 years experience in the industry and has spent the last 31 years with Hyatt Hotels, holding a variety of positions during that time.  Recently appointed as the General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Calgary, he has worked at 9 different hotels and was also the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage for the Americas region.

The places he has been:

• Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

• Wild Dunes, A Destination by Hyatt Resort

• Hyatt Regency Buffalo

• Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch

• Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa

• Hyatt Regency La Jolla at the Aventine

• Hyatt Rickeys in Palo Alto

• Hyatt Regency Long Beach

• Hyatt Regency Sacramento

John graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Communications and Public Relations.  He has also attended Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration’s Professional Development Program.

His passion for wine and beverages led him to the top F&B spot with Hyatt, but it was growing up in northern California, close to the Napa Valley where he adopted wine as a hobby at young age and has been an aficionado ever since.  Professionally he has been a Certified Sommelier for 30 years.

John and his wife Judy really enjoy spending time outside with their golden retriever, Roxy.  We are both avid cyclists and hikers and are really looking forward to exploring all of the great outdoor activities that Alberta has to offer.

“I am honored to have been selected to lead the team in Calgary.  The culture of care is very evident in this hotel and it will be my pleasure to join the Hyatt family at this hotel that is such an icon in the community.”