Short-term accommodation provider Sonder has appointed former Radisson executive Tom Buoy executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective immediately, the company announced Monday. The news coincides with the “upcoming departure” of Sonder chief revenue officer Shruti Challa, the company announced.
In joining the company’s management, Buoy has resigned his position on Sonder’s board of directors, the company said. In the newly created role of EVP and CCO, Buoy will lead “all aspects of revenue generation and strategy, including revenue management, marketing, sales and distribution,” the company said in a statement.
Buoy formerly served as Radisson Hotel Group Americas’ EVP and chief commercial officer, and also served as interim CEO and board director. Buoy has also held positions with Extended Stay America and Morgans Hotel Group, formerly known as Ian Schrager Hotels.
Challa is leaving Sonder to pursue “new opportunities,” Sonder co-founder and CEO Francis Davidson said in a statement. Challa will support “during the transition in an advisory capacity,” the company said.
Challa’s official departure date was not immediately disclosed.
