Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed former Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts executive Vince Parrotta its first chief operating officer, effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday. 

Parrotta most recently served at Four Seasons, where he was president of hotel operations in the Americas for seven years. Parrotta was with Four Seasons for 24 years, according to his LinkedIn page. 

“Vince’s tenure leading operations for Four Seasons with a keen focus on quality ensures he will immediately be a key resource for our brand,” Omni president Kurt Alexander said in a statement. Omni said it plans to refresh that brand for the first time in more than a decade—and a move it said will “provide elevated guest experiences amidst significant growth to its diverse portfolio.” To achieve this, Omni has committed $1.5 billion over the next five years to enhance its portfolio, the company said.