Kate Bain Joins Aperture Hotels as Vice President, Commercial Strategy

ATLANTA (July 28, 2025) – Aperture Hotels announced today the appointment of Kate Bain as Vice President, Commercial Strategy. In this newly created role, Bain will oversee sales, marketing, and revenue optimization strategies across the company’s growing portfolio.

Bain brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to Aperture, with leadership roles spanning hotel sales, catering, and event management. She most recently served as Area Director of Sales for InterMountain Management, where she was responsible for commercial performance at a collection of Marriott-branded hotels.

Kate’s background includes positions with Omni, Marriott, Swissotel, and independent properties, as well as large-scale catering and sales at Washington Nationals Ballpark and the University of Kentucky Athletics. She has served on CVB advisory councils and counts among her highlights catering one of the 2013 inaugural balls for President Barack Obama.

“Kate has a proven track record of driving results and leading high-performing teams,” said Charles Oswald, CEO of Aperture Hotels. “Her broad-based commercial expertise and hands-on operational experience make her an exceptional fit as we continue to elevate performance and deliver value for our owners.”

Bain began her hospitality career at the front desk of an Omni Hotel before transitioning into food and beverage and sales leadership roles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Tourism Management from James Madison University.

She will be based in Lexington, Kentucky.

About Aperture Hotels

Aperture Hotels is a leader in hotel management, delivering measurable results for lifestyle, compact full-service, and premium select-service hotels across urban, suburban, and leisure markets in the U.S. With expertise spanning 40+ hotel brands, Aperture maximizes asset potential through improved market share, outperforming Gross Operating Profit margins, and efficient property turnarounds. By focusing on transparency, accountability, curiosity, and stakeholder value, Aperture creates meaningful team member connections and exceptional outcomes for hotel owners and guests alike.