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  Greg Wolkom Appointed Chief Financial Officer, 
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
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SAN  FRANCISCO, April 4, 2006 � Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is pleased to announce Greg Wolkom as the company�s new Chief Financial Officer. Wolkom�s extensive experience arranging financing for many leading lodging, leisure, and real estate companies will be of significant importance in supporting Kimpton�s aggressive growth strategy. 
 
Wolkom brings to Kimpton a wealth of expertise in both corporate finance and in mergers and acquisitions.  During his comprehensive career in banking and investment banking he has completed a wide range of transactions for some of the most preeminent lodging and leisure companies in the United States
 
�Kimpton�s successful product platform is ready to be taken to the next level, especially as our growth increases in momentum,� said Kimpton�s President Mike Depatie. �We�re extremely pleased to have Greg at the helm of our financial operations. His expertise and excellent long-standing relationships in the lodging and real estate finance industry will be an important asset for Kimpton.�
 
In his most recent position as managing director of corporate finance and global head of the lodging and leisure group for Banc of America, Wolkom was responsible for leading the bank�s lodging investment banking practice. This experience will provide Kimpton with strong financial leadership as the company continues to expand in existing and new markets.
 
�I am thrilled to be joining the Kimpton team,� said Greg Wolkom. �As Kimpton embarks on a path towards major expansion, I look forward to being part of a company with such a reputable brand, distinct products and an esteemed culture.� 
 
Founded by Bill Kimpton in 1981, San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a unique collection of boutique hotels coupled with chef-driven, destination restaurants. 
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Contact

Allison Goldstein
(415) 955-5407
 [email protected]
www.kimptonhotels.com

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Also See: Kimpton Hotels Closes $157 Million Fund; Seeks to Double the Number of Kimpton-owned and Managed Properties / June 2005
Jim Alderman Named Senior Vice President Acquisitions and Development for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants / August 2005

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