THE TEAM
With decades of experience in design, branding, and luxury markets, Engler Hospitality Group is uniquely positioned to deliver in this space. We bring a deep understanding of what it takes to create exceptional experiences in high-end services and a passion for exceeding the expectations of discerning audiences.
Randy Engler
Founder & CEO
With over 30 years of experience, Randy Engler brings visionary leadership and strategic expertise to EHG. Randy’s career has been defined by a track record in both the tech and luxury sectors, notably through his tenure at eBay and, most recently, as Head of Global Hospitality for Airbnb’s Olympics Partnership and Luxe division. In this role, Randy was instrumental in shaping guest experience, standards and strategies for Airbnb’s portfolio of luxury homes around the world. Randy has a deep passion for transforming hospitality experiences, creating memorable, high-end offerings that captivate.
Leslie Engler
Design
Leslie Engler is a design leader with over 20 years of experience, specializing in working with high-profile brands and businesses. Her expertise spans from conceptualization to implementation in the areas of branding, print, digital, product and event design. She offers strategic guidance to enhance brand identity and market presence. Leslie has played a crucial role in elevating the status of brands such as Waterworks, Stuart Weitzman, Hickey Freeman, Webex, Intel, CNN and Delta Airlines to name a few. Her design philosophy integrates research with aesthetic innovation, solving complex challenges with functional and visually compelling solutions. At EHG, Leslie brings a wealth of experience and passion to elevating luxury experiences.
Jeffrey Song
Financial Advisory Lead
Jeffrey Song has been providing valued financial advisory services to Fortune 500 and startup companies for over 20 years across a spectrum of industries. The breadth of his advisory experience spans investment banking, private equity/M&A, and fractional CFO consulting. Mr. Song started his career at Goldman Sachs where he spent 3 years in their mergers & acquisitions and private equity groups covering a broad range of industries and closing 8 transactions with a total value of over $6 billion. He then spent 4 years at Friedman, Fleischer, & Lowe, a $1 billion SF-based private equity firm where he focused on leverage buyouts and growth equity investments in middle market companies. Over the last 10+ years he has been providing fractional CFO, financial planning & analysis, and mergers & acquisitions/private equity consulting services to mostly technology startups across a variety of industries. Jeff holds a BA in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.
Steve Grove
AI Product Lead
Steve Grove is a visionary leader in consumer experience with over two decades of expertise in shaping marketplace and e-commerce innovations. Steve has led transformative initiatives at eBay, Amazon, Realtor.com, GoPro, and Alibaba, driving user engagement, operational efficiencies, and revenue growth. Recognizing the opportunity of AI to create delightful experiences while driving business goals, Steve’s focus and expertise is in creating AI-driven product solutions that enhance consumer interactions, and accelerate growth. His passion lies in blending technology, design, and data to build seamless, high-impact, user experiences.
Carrie Kaufman
Luxury Property Management Services
Carrie's career journey began in Management Consulting at Ernst & Young, and then moved on to executive leadership roles within PayPal and Pitney Bowes. Most recently, and inspired by the power of personal wellness on people's lives, Carrie founded luxury wellness retreat, enLiven which she sold in 2024. She is currently in the process of building a luxury home rental and wellness retreat based in Costa Rica. At EHG, Carrie is focused on our luxury property management services businesses. Carrie holds an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Sabine Vessnow
Experiential Designer
Sabine Vessnow has more than 25 years of experience across the hospitality industry- focused on development, product and design, and asset management for global lifestyle brands working with boutique brands such as Kimpton, Sydell, and AJCP, as well as heading hospitality for Airbnb's experimental research and development design lab, Samara. In 2022 Sabine, together with her two partners Damon Lawrence and Stephen Satterfield, co-founded Weldon, a human centered multi-faceted hospitality company advocating authenticity, innovation, social impact, environmental sustainability, and a deep commitment to cultural inclusivity. Sabine is an editorial advisory board member at Hospitality Design (HD), as well as board member at Catalyst Partners (an impact focused real estate developer).
Ron Braunfeld
Economic Community Development
Ron is a seasoned business development professional with a proven track record of success in both physical and digital markets. He possesses a unique blend of analytical and strategic thinking with a strong ability to build lasting relationships. Early in his career, Ron demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by founding the nation's first for-profit, community-led graffiti removal business to fund his Master's in Urban Development. Following this success, he joined leading internet companies such as MapQuest and PayPal, where he led teams and contributed to product innovation. Ron is passionate about translating ideas into impactful products and services, and he excels at building strong, enduring partnerships.
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