Jacobs Moves from Four Seasons to Sternlicht's Starwood Capital

Neil B. Jacobs was named president of global hotel operations for Starwood Capital Group, a real estate investment firm led by former Starwood Hotels & Resorts CEO, Barry Sternlicht. His portfolio will include Baccarat Hotels and Resorts, a new brand which plans first properties for Anguilla and Maui. Jacobs will also be responsible for the 1 Hotels and Residences and Crillon Hotels brands. He joins Starwood after 14 years with Four Seasons Hotels, where he most recently served as senior vice president, Asia/Pacific. (AO)