“Regions Business Radio Orlando” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management, and more, while also introducing you to many of the top executives with Regions Bank in the Orlando and Central Florida market.
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On this month’s episode, Scott interviews Azim Saju, the CEO of HDG Hotels and ARK Hospitality. You’ll hear his story of success working in – and investing in – the hotel and hospitality industry.
Azim Saju/HDG Hotels
Azim Saju is the CEO & President for HDG Hotels as well as the CEO and co-founder of ARK Hospitality.
HDG Hotels is a hotel management and development company which develops and manages a portfolio of franchised hotels. ARK Hospitality provides high-touch third-party management. Their comprehensive, a la carte, or consultative services are specifically designed to help maximize performance and enhance overall ownership returns.
Prior to joining the hotel and hospitality industry, Azim practiced law as a trial lawyer for over 9 years. He is a member of the Florida Bar and Federal Bar. Azim practiced in the areas of employment law and civil rights cases. He holds an economics degree from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Florida. While at the University of Florida College of Law, Azim’s notable achievement was serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Journal of International Law.
Azim has been a member of the Choice Hotels Owners’ Council (CHOC) for 12 years. In this capacity, he has served in various positions, including Chairperson of CHOC for three years.
About Regions:
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Scott Phelan has over 20 years of financial advising and planning experience. As Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, his focus is helping build wealth for high net worth individuals and corporate clients. His core competencies include estate, retirement, insurance and income tax planning strategies. Scott has a long and distinguished career in the financial services industry having held leadership positions at Edward Jones, The Hartford, and New England Financial. Most recently, he was a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor/Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Scott began his career at the New England Financial Group where he developed and implemented employee 401(k) programs.
