NEW YORK, April 24, 2017 — sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that information technology executive Peter Chambers is joining as Chief Information Officer. In his role, Chambers will oversee information technology strategy, operations and data security programs across the sbe platform. He will be based in Miami, Florida.

"We are thrilled to have Peter join our executive team to manage our IT operations," stated Jorge Giannattasio, Chief Operating Officer at sbe. "With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality space, he will be a great asset as sbe continues to open new properties and rapidly expand across the globe."

"sbe is a powerhouse in the hospitality space and I look forward to driving technology as a key element of success for the company," stated Chambers. "Under Sam Nazarian's leadership, the company has developed monumentally in the past year, and I am excited to join such a thriving company to help ensure its systems are operating smoothly and keeping up with the growth."

Prior to his current position, Chambers served as Vice President of Technology at Viceroy Hotel Group. He was responsible for IT management, strategy and operations across multiple properties, brands and countries. Previously, he held senior technology positions at Vail Resorts, Olio Solutions, Combest and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Chambers also worked in several hospitality roles at The Park Lane Hotel and Sheraton Belgravia in London.

Chambers holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Modern Languages from the University of Surrey.