PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas
– Brookfield Asset Management is
pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Burke, Chief Operating Officer, to
President and Managing Director of Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The
Bahamas. Burke will assume his new position immediately.
Burke, who
has been with Atlantis since 2011, has made significant contributions to the
operations and functions of the resort, with an emphasis on maintaining
Atlantis’ high level of guest satisfaction. In his new role, Burke will lead
and oversee Atlantis’ business development, initiatives, growth, and overall
operations of the property.
“We are
pleased to have Paul transition into his new role with Atlantis,” said Andrea
Balkan, Managing Partner at Brookfield. “Paul has a deep and varied background
in the hospitality industry, including serving as the Chief Operating Officer
at Atlantis. Paul is fully immersed in the Atlantis culture, and we are
confident he and his veteran team will work to maintain the resort as a
world-class destination.”
A veteran
in the hospitality industry, Burke has served as a senior executive in the
industry for over 30 years and has an extensive background in operations and
successfully managing substantial and complex businesses. Prior to being named
as Atlantis’ COO in 2011, Burke was Executive Vice President/ Principal of
Noble Investment Group. Prior to joining Noble Investment Group, Burke was with
Interstate Hotels & Resorts where he held positions as President of Hotel
Operations and Executive Vice President of Operations. His previous positions
also include experience with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and ITT Sheraton
Corporation.
“My new
position at Atlantis is something I have worked towards my entire career, and
all of my previous professional experience has prepared me for this role,” said
Burke. “I am very thankful for this fantastic opportunity.”
Burke received his
undergraduate degree from Concordia College in New York, and his MBA from
Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.