Carlson Hotels Names Mike Hutchins as Radisson’s VP Development

Carlson Hotels Worldwide named Michael Hutchins to the position of vice president of development for Radisson Hotels & Resorts for the Eastern United States and Canada. Radisson is the flagship, full-service brand for the hotel division.

Mr. Hutchins is responsible for overseeing franchise development for new build and conversion hotels and management contracts for Radisson Hotels & Resorts throughout his region. He reports directly to Robert Kleinschmidt, executive vice president, development and investment for Carlson Hotels-The Americas.

Mr. Hutchins has a broad development background including corporate development leadership roles as a regional director of hotel growth for Hilton Hotel Corporation, vice president of franchise sales and development at Wyndham Hotel Group and director of franchise sales and hotel development at Cendant Corporation. Prior to entering the hospitality industry, he was an exhibit design consultant and an insurance broker.