Richard Evanich Appointed General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Chicago

New GM has extensive luxury hotel experience

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Prior to this appointment, Evanich served with Irvine Company Resort Properties. He joined the organization in 2008 and served as Managing Director of the award winning Island Hotel Newport Beach. Credit: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

CHICAGO, Ill. - Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Richard "Rick" Evanich as the general manager of Waldorf Astoria Chicago. Evanich - who will report to Area Vice President, Thomas J. Loughlin - will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the 188-room, multi award-winning hotel, which earned the distinction of being rated the number one hotel in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler in 2011.

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome Rick to his new position at this world-renowned hotel," said Loughlin. "I am confident that with his extensive luxury background Rick will be a perfect fit for the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. He will ensure a continuation of the hotel's reputation for timeless luxury and flawless service which are also hallmarks of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand."

Evanich commented, "The staff at the new Waldorf Astoria Chicago has earned an exceptional reputation. I look forward to joining the team and building on the momentum of this singular luxury asset."

Prior to this appointment, Evanich served with Irvine Company Resort Properties. He joined the organization in 2008 and served as Managing Director of the award winning Island Hotel Newport Beach. Previously Evanich also served with Ritz-Carlton Hotels for seven years. During his tenure, he served as General Manager for some of the company's finest hotels including The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. He also served as a general manager at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park and The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common.

Evanich's early career included experience as director of food and beverage for the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel where he oversaw a major renovation of the property's food and beverage operations.  He was also the Director of Food and Beverage at the Fairmont Hotel San Francisco and director of operations of the Westin Cincinnati and the Westin Maui.  In addition to his experience as a hotel executive, Evanich is a highly trained and accomplished chef. He studied culinary arts in Italy, France and Scottsdale, Ariz., and has worked as an executive chef at various high profile resorts, among them the Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, the Maui Marriott Resort and the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale.  He is a native of Wisconsin. 

Located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, just steps off of Magnificent Mile, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago comprises a hotel, 51 luxury private residences, restaurants, a spa and event and meeting rooms. The building, which was designed by renowned architect Lucien Lagrange, features a richly detailed exterior and European courtyard reminiscent of the grand hotels of the 1920's, while the interiors embrace a sophisticated, urban sensibility. The hotel was recently added to Hilton Worldwide's growing portfolio of Waldorf Astoria properties.   

Contact:
Robert Allegrini
Hilton Worldwide
+ 1 312 663 6516
robert.allegrini@hilton.com