The Gettys Group Companies Bolsters its Business Development Initiatives with the Promotion of Molly O’Keefe to Principal

Role of Well-Respected Industry Leader Elevated to Further Strengthen Firm’s
Strategic Partnerships and Ambitious Goals for Growth in 2023 and Beyond

CHICAGO – Jan. 20, 2023 – Molly O’Keefe, an accomplished leader and veteran of The Gettys
Group Companies, has been promoted to Principal to drive strategic business initiatives for this
renowned family of companies focused on development, branding, interior design and
procurement for global hospitality, commercial and multifamily projects. O’Keefe will lead The
Gettys Group Companies’ expanding business development team as the firm focuses on
extending its global reach and impact.

“This well-deserved promotion recognizes Molly’s many contributions to The Gettys Group
Companies during some of the most challenging times in modern history,” commented Andrew
Fay, Gettys Group President. “Her dedication, commitment and global view, combined with her
comprehensive knowledge of the real estate and hospitality industries, make her the ideal
choice for this important role.”

O’Keefe is a seasoned industry leader with more than 15 years of experience working
throughout North and South America, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean. In her 5+ years with The
Gettys Group, she has skillfully bridged the business and creative sides of the firm to ensure
every project has a smooth and successful execution. Her promotion makes Molly the most
senior member of the company’s rapidly expanding team of women leaders.

“In my new position, I am most excited to strategically position our companies for growth from a
new viewpoint,” said O’Keefe. “I derive immense joy from working with clients to find creative
ways to achieve their goals and add value to their real estate projects. What The Gettys Group
Companies does so well is forge genuine friendships with our business partners, which is why
this has been such a cultural fit for me.”

She continued, “Impacting and growing our culture is incredibly important to me. I’m so fortunate
to work alongside extraordinarily talented teams who treasure hospitality as much as I do. I am
committed to strengthening collaboration within our companies as well as with our external
partners whom we hold dear.”

Added Fay: “Molly is a highly respected, relationship-focused leader and a person of great
integrity with a deep commitment to excellence. She also has a heart of gold, all of which will
stand her in great stead as she builds upon The Gettys Group Companies’ legacy of success, further enhances the value of our brand and champions a culture that we collectively cherish.
We are so grateful for all that she has done and excited about what the future will bring.”

About The Gettys Group Companies
The Gettys Group Companies is a family of hospitality-focused companies dedicated to creating
the inspired moments that stay with guests, residents and tenants, and the defined details that
enrich brands. Since 1988, The Gettys Group Companies has executed integrated projects
around the globe, as brand builders, designers, procurement experts and developers,
collaborating with the world’s leading owners and brands. While The Gettys Group Companies’
portfolio comprises thousands of hospitality projects, the team is most proud of its enduring
relationships built on trust, reliability and integrity.

Whether designing interiors for all tiers of the chain scale, stewarding new developments,
launching exciting brands or demystifying the procurement process — clients can count on The
Gettys Group Companies to elevate and transform, to make things easy and, most importantly,
to create value. For more information, visit gettys.com.