Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment, and development company, today announced the appointment of Pete Sams as President. In this newly created role, Sams will focus on optimizing business performance to achieve outstanding financial results for owners, deliver memorable guest experiences, and expand opportunities for associates. This strategic move reaffirms Highgate’s unwavering commitment to raising the bar in hospitality operations by building a world-class team committed to creating lasting value and leading outcomes for stakeholders. Sams will assume the position on July 7. As President, Sams will oversee enterprise-wide performance across Highgate’s portfolio of 500 properties while strengthening the company’s focus on its people-first culture. Working closely with Highgate’s Principals, including Principal and CEO Arash Azarbarzin, and discipline leaders, Sams will harness the company’s scale, leveraging its capabilities across systems, talent, procurement, and market intelligence to deliver meaningful value for owners and partners. His arrival will reinforce Highgate’s leadership position in the hospitality industry, enhancing organizational agility and ensuring high-fidelity execution across the portfolio while contributing to its culture of innovation. With 30 years of transformational leadership and bestin-class results, Sams has a proven track record of driving profitability and organizational excellence. Most recently, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Peregrine Hospitality, formerly KSL Resorts, where he led performance management, operational optimization, and strategic direction of a rapidly expanding portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, resort, and select service properties. Before Peregrine, Sams served as Chief Operating Officer of Davidson Hospitality Group, where he oversaw a portfolio of more than 85 properties and successfully guided the organization through significant growth. Earlier in his career, Sams served as Executive Vice President, Full-Service Operations at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Regional Vice President at White Lodging Services, as well as nearly two decades with Omni Hotels, where he began his hospitality journey and ultimately grew to serve numerous key leadership positions including General Manager and Area Director of Finance. Sams is a proud veteran of the United States Army and is a graduate of Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with honors in Finance. He continues to serve the hospitality industry through his contributions on brand advisory boards and as a two-term representative on the AH&LA Board of Directors. HIGHGATE APPOINTS PETE SAMS AS PRESIDENT Polymatech Electronics, India’s pioneering semiconductor company headquartered in Chennai, proudly announces the appointment of Allen Nejah as Chief Innovation Officer and Head of New Product Development. This strategic hire underscores Polymatech’s commitment to advancing its global innovation strategy and accelerating the development of cutting-edge semiconductor and RF systems for industries such as AI, healthcare, and sustainable electronics. Leadership in Innovation and Product Development In his new role, Nejah will spearhead Polymatech’s global innovation charter, overseeing the development of nextgeneration products and shaping the company’s research and development (R&D) strategy. Collaborating closely with engineering teams, he will drive the creation of marketready solutions, strengthening Polymatech’s position as a leader in the global electronics market. Nejah’s expertise in AI-integrated semiconductors, sustainable electronics, and cross-industry innovation aligns seamlessly with Polymatech’s vision of delivering transformative, scalable technologies. “Allen’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment as we expand our footprint across critical sectors,” said Eswara Rao Nandam, CEO and Managing Director of Polymatech Electronics. “His visionary approach, technical expertise, and proven ability to deliver market-ready solutions will enhance our capabilities and position us to lead in the global semiconductor industry.” The new products on which Polymatech is working will now be released globally after patents are approved. A Proven Innovator with Global Impact With over 35 years of experience across aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, medical devices, semiconductors, consumer electronics, and IoT, Nejah brings a wealth of expertise to Polymatech. As the Founder and CEO of SunMan Engineering, a Silicon Valley-based product development firm, he delivered over 1,664 system-level engineering projects since 1990. Nejah’s patented technologies have been adopted by global leaders such as Apple, Tesla, Ford, Samsung, Google, and Adobe, showcasing his ability to bridge emerging technologies with commercial scalability. Nejah’s track record includes groundbreaking innovations, such as introducing one of the world’s first connected car platforms at CES 2007. This platform, which integrated voice recognition, GPS, wireless connectivity, and multi-sensor technology, was a precursor to modern smart mobility and autonomous vehicle systems. His company, Telemetria Inc., also demonstrated the world’s first 4G ‘WiMax’ technology in collaboration with Intel, Verizon, Clear Wire, Vodafone, and SunMan, highlighting his forward-thinking approach to engineering and cross-domain integration. “I am honored to join Polymatech Electronics at such a transformative time,” said Nejah. “The company’s mission to deliver advanced semiconductor solutions that address real-world challenges resonates deeply with my passion for innovation. I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to create impactful products and drive Polymatech’s growth on a global scale.” A Visionary Leader and Mentor An inventor and serial entrepreneur, Nejah has founded and scaled multiple technology ventures, including SunMan Engineering, LightSpeed LLC, Telemetria Inc., and InfiniGear Robotics. His ability to anticipate technological shifts and deliver scalable solutions has earned him a reputation as a pioneer in product design and innovation. Nejah holds a degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia and serves as a volunteer professor at San Jose State University, where he mentors young engineers in product development and innovation. His leadership reflects Polymatech’s commitment to building a world-class team capable of driving futurefacing technologies from concept to global impact.
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