Atrium Hospitality promotes four leaders in operations, technology, talent and finance roles.
Peter O'Neall has been promoted to senior vice president of finance, Rakesh "Rocky" Gupta to senior vice president of information technology, Bryan Drackett to vice president of talent acquisition and HR technology, and Sandi Snead to vice president of operations.
"These promotions recognize exceptional leaders who consistently embody Atrium's SPIRIT values of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork," Atrium Hospitality CEO Rob Mangiarelli said in a statement. "Sandi, Rocky, Bryan, and Peter have each played an instrumental role in elevating our business and culture. I'm confident that under their continued leadership, Atrium will remain at the forefront of hospitality excellence."
O'Neall began his career in hospitality at the Front Desk before progressing into management and financial leadership roles with Peachtree Hospitality Management. He gained hands-on real estate experience in underwriting hotel acquisitions and structuring loans to support company growth. Since joining Atrium, Peter has focused on strategic financial planning, asset performance, and commercial team collaboration. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Georgia Tech, earned in December 2023.
Gupta is a veteran technology executive with more than 20 years of global IT leadership experience across hospitality, fintech, and e-commerce. Since joining Atrium Hospitality, he has driven enterprise technology strategy, innovation, and governance for the company's portfolio of 70 Marriott, Hilton, and IHG hotels—leading modernization efforts that enhance scalability, efficiency, and cybersecurity. Rocky also serves on advisory boards for leading hospitality tech organizations, further supporting industrywide innovation and advancement.
Drackett's career showcases a steady rise from hotel operations to human resources leadership. He joined Atrium Hospitality in 2022, where his passion for sourcing and onboarding talent, combined with his ability to merge operational insight with technological innovation, has helped redefine Atrium's recruitment strategies. Bryan's leadership has been marked by his people-first approach and his dedication to creating better candidate and associate experiences through automation and analytics.
Snead began her hospitality career in 1989 as a PBX operator and joined John Q. Hammons Hotels the following year as a Guest Service Agent at the Embassy Suites Hotel KCI, where she began a steady progression through increasingly responsible roles. Over her 35-year career, Sandi has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to leading teams, driving performance, and embracing new challenges. Her experience and passion for the hospitality industry have been instrumental in her continued success and advancement.
"Atrium's success is built on the strength of our people," said Kimberly Furlong, President of Atrium Hospitality. "Each of these leaders embodies the values that make Atrium special—collaboration, perseverance, and innovation—and reflects the career development opportunities available within our company."