Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) announced the appointment of Jim Alderman as chief executive officer for the Americas. Alderman will be based in the company’s US. headquarters in Minnetonka and will be responsible for the corporate offices and more than 680 hotels in the company’s portfolio throughout the Americas.

He will report to Federico J. González, chairman of global steering committee for RHG, as the representative of the company’s board of directors.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves daily, Jim will immediately begin to provide guidance and support for addressing the needs of the business in the Americas while continuing to deploy appropriate resources to help maintain a healthy environment for our customers and team members,” said González.