Hospitality design veteran Molly O’Keefe has joined WATG and Wimberly Interiors as associate principal and senior director of client services.
O’Keefe—who is based in Chicago—will spearhead strategic growth and client engagement efforts across the Americas for the global design studios.
Most recently, O’Keefe drove strategic business initiatives focused on development, branding, interior design and procurement for global hospitality, commercial and multifamily projects as principal at The Gettys Group Companies.
She also maintained leadership roles at VOA Associates (now known as Stantec) and DiLeonardo, among others, working on hotel and resort projects throughout the Americas, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific collaborating with many industry brands, owners, developers and operators. O’Keefe is a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and is a frequent speaker in the luxury hospitality sector.
“Molly is an exciting strategic addition to our talented leadership roster. Her reputation, knowledge, global perspective and deep immersion in the industry make her a trusted advisor across a range of market segments and brand categories,” Monica Cuervo, managing director of the Americas at WATG and Wimberly Interiors, said in a statement. “We welcome her to our studio and look forward to continuing to build our luxury and lifestyle offerings for clients across the Americas.”
“I have respected WATG and Wimberly Interiors’ successes over the years, and I am honored to be joining such an inspiring team that is pushing our industry forward. I’m excited to harness the global power of the WATG brand and build upon its significant achievements in the Americas, further cultivating our relationships with key partners and driving growth across our diverse portfolio of projects.”
O’Keefe will support growth and client services in the Americas, alongside leaders in WATG and Wimberly Interiors offices in Tustin and Los Angeles, Calif.; Dallas; Honolulu; and New York.