Executives and Expertise
Sean mcmullen - Managing Director
Sean McMullen serves as the Managing Director at SLS Lodging Advisors, providing strategic leadership and oversight of Owner Relations, Operations, Revenue Management, and Sales.
Prior to SLS Lodging Advisors, Sean held multiple roles within the Revenue Management discipline at one of the country’s top management companies for over five years. During this tenure, Sean was responsible for over $100 Million in top-line revenue. His experience spans various markets across the United States, including New York, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Sean has been involved in multiple branded and luxury hotel openings. He made his mark on projects through early-stage feasibility and acquisitions, to pre-opening leadership, management transitions, and ongoing oversight. He has made significant contributions to the successful launch of high-profile and renowned hotels, most notably The Knickerbocker, The Quin, and Greydon House Nantucket.
Sean graduated from Georgetown University with his Master's in Real Estate Finance and from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst at the Isenberg School of Management where he Majored in Hospitality and Economics.
Sean remains actively involved within the Georgetown University community where he is the Co-President and Founding Member of the Georgetown University Lodging Network. He also serves on the New York City Host Committee for The Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.
Benjamin Seidel - Principal Advisor
Founder and Chief Executive of Real Hospitality Group, (RHG) last year's 15th ranked hotel operating company in the United States. With properties located in 19 states, RHG has expanded from a start-up company to one of the most prominent hotel operators in only 9 years. RHG's leadership is represented on the board of directors of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, NYC & Company, Marriott and Hilton franchise advisory councils and several state lodging associations where we have presence. Real Hospitality Group's "Real Cares" division participates on a leadership level in organizations including, but not limited to: ECPAT, Feeding America and the National Cancer Institute. Several of RHG's team members have been nominated for their state's, as well as the AHLA's "Stars of the Industry" awards. RHG has also been awarded with "New Hotel Opening of the Year" and "Renovation of the Year" from Marriott International last year alone.
Louis Llach - Advisor
Louis Llach joined Real Hospitality Group in 2013 and is responsible for operational oversite while also spearheading business development projects in targeted markets. Previously serving as Regional Director of Operations for the Company, Louis brings more than 25 years of experience to his position.
Before re-joining Real Hospitality Group, he held senior leadership roles for Highgate Hotels, TPG Hotels & Resorts, and Helmsley Enterprises. Louis collaborates closely with his brand counterparts in operations, sales, and revenue management to consistently lead hotels to exceptional performance by focusing on top-line revenues to drive profitability, market penetration, brand development, and associate and guest satisfaction. Louis has an excellent track record of leading diverse teams that achieve superior results that ensure the owner and brand's visions are in complete alignment. Louis attended the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University.