Overview
Ilana Edelman serves as Vice President Development EMEA at Ace Hotel / Atelier Ace as of May 2026[1][3]. Edelman previously held the position of Strategic Product Partnerships - Search, AI & Gemini at Google from April 2022 to April 2026[4]. Prior to Google, Edelman worked at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in various roles spanning feasibility, development finance, and acquisitions across the EMEA region from May 2014 to October 2020[9][10][8][7][6], and served as VP Acquisitions & Business Development for Schulte European Group from February 2021 to April 2022[5]. Edelman attended Cornell University from 2008 to 2012[11] and The Bryn Mawr School from 2005 to 2008[12].
Profile introduction
At every step of my career, I have led efforts to grow and expand American companies into international markets and accelerate growth. I have consistently used data, technology and creativity to question the status-quo and create new and innovative ways of solving problems. I am an incredible storyteller and able to 'sell the dream' and bring people along with me and have done so across industries / sectors. I love the travel and hospitality industry and have worked across the spectrum from investments/growth, operations, marketing, sustainability, tech/distribution. I have a strong intern…
Career history
- Vice President Development EMEAMay 2026 to presentAce Hotel / Atelier Ace
- Strategic Product Partnerships - Search, AI & GeminiApr 2022 to Apr 2026Google
- VP Acquisitions & BD - Europe (Hotel Operator & GP Investor)Feb 2021 to Apr 2022Schulte European Group
- Consultant - Development / New HotelsSep 2020 to Jan 2021Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Director - Acquisitions & Development CEE, CIS, Greece, Turkey, IsraelOct 2019 to Sep 2020Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Director, Feasibility & Development Finance EMEAJan 2018 to Oct 2019Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Manager, Feasibility & Development Finance EMEAJan 2016 to Dec 2017Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Development Finance EMEAMay 2014 to Dec 2015Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Education
Cornell University2008 - 2012
- The Bryn Mawr School2005 - 2008
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