Sage Hospitality Group Names Daniel del Olmo President and Chief Executive Officer

Co-Founder and CEO Walter Isenberg to Transition to Executive Chairman of the Board; Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Zack Neumeyer to Become Chairman Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Board

DENVER, Colo. – February 24, 2026 – Sage Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Daniel del Olmo as President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 42-year history. 

Del Olmo becomes Sage’s third CEO, succeeding co-founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg, who each served as CEO since its founding in 1984. The transition reflects a multi-year succession plan designed to ensure continuity of purpose, leadership stability and long-term value creation.

Founded in 1984, Sage has grown into one of the nation’s most respected hospitality companies, known for blending operational discipline with creative vision and deep community connection. Under del Olmo’s leadership, Sage will continue to operate at the forefront of experiential hospitality, elevating how it designs, activates and operates distinctive properties that create lasting impact for associates, guests and partners.

Del Olmo joined Sage in early 2020 with a clear path toward executive leadership and has since assumed increasing responsibility across the enterprise. Most recently, he served as Co-CEO alongside Isenberg, leading enterprise strategy, performance, operations and owner relations across Sage’s award-winning hotel and restaurant portfolio.

“Daniel has earned this role,” said Isenberg. “Over the past six years, he has demonstrated the leadership discipline, financial rigor and cultural alignment necessary to guide Sage into its next chapter. He understands who we are, what we stand for and how we create value for our partners. I have complete confidence in his leadership.”

“It is an honor to lead Sage into its next chapter,” said del Olmo. “What makes this company exceptional is not only what we build, but the people who bring those experiences to life every day. Our associates are the heart of Sage. Their creativity, discipline and dedication to excellence are what differentiate us. As we grow, my commitment is to continue investing in our talent, delivering industry-leading results, deepening owner partnerships and evolving how we deliver experiences that matter. When we invest in our people and remain grounded in purpose, performance follows.”

As part of the leadership transition, Isenberg will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, remaining actively engaged in culture, strategy and growth.

“I’m not stepping away from Sage,” Isenberg said. “This company has been my life’s work, and I’m excited to continue contributing in a way that allows Daniel and our leadership team to lead the day-to-day while I focus on growth, relationships and the parts of the business I’m most passionate about.”

Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Zack Neumeyer will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Board, remaining actively engaged in long-term strategy, capital formation and board leadership.

“This transition reflects years of disciplined planning and leadership development,” Neumeyer said. “Daniel has earned the trust of the Board, our partners and our teams. Sage was built to endure beyond any one individual, and this moment reflects the strength of our culture, our strategy and our leadership bench. As co-founders Walter and I built Sage on the belief that hospitality can enrich lives and that foundation remains firmly in place as we enter this next chapter.”

Looking ahead, del Olmo will focus on executing Sage’s long-term enterprise strategy, with an emphasis on nurturing the company’s You Belong culture, pursuing quality growth and strengthening operational excellence across the portfolio. 

“Our purpose remains unchanged,” del Olmo added. “We will continue to create and operate distinctive properties rooted in their communities and driven by purpose, while elevating how we execute, innovate and support our teams. That is how we advance our vision of redefining how the world experiences hospitality, positioning Sage as the hospitality industry’s most sought-after Experience Company.”

To learn more about Sage Hospitality Group and its companies, as well as its growing portfolio of award-winning hotels and restaurants, visit www.sagehospitalitygroup.com.

About Sage Hospitality Group

Sage Hospitality Group is a purpose-led hospitality development, investment and management company based in Denver, Colo. For more than 40 years, Sage has combined operational expertise with creativity and community connection to create distinctive hotels and restaurants rooted in experiential hospitality, creating places people go to, not through. Today, Sage operates more than 140 hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues across the United States and employs nearly 7,000 associates.

Sage has been recognized by Newsweek with multiple Greatest Workplaces honors, including America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community (2026). The company has also been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For.

Sage’s four companies, Sage Hotel Management, Sage Restaurant Concepts, Sage Studio and Sage Investments, work together to deliver strong operating performance, thoughtful development and long-term value for partners and communities alike.

Learn more at www.sagehospitalitygroup.com.