Taylor Kessel

Taylor C. Kessel is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Xenia Hotels & Resorts.13 He joined the company in January 2015 and is responsible for managing the legal affairs of Xenia and its affiliates.1 His duties include overseeing corporate governance, compliance with securities regulations, acquisitions and dispositions, loan transactions, litigation management, and providing legal support to the asset management and project management teams.1

Professional Background

Before joining Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Kessel held several positions in the hospitality and real estate industries:

• Corporate Counsel for Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (2011-2014)1
• Corporate Counsel for CNL Lifestyle Properties, a public REIT focused on lifestyle-related industries1

Education and Qualifications

Taylor Kessel received his legal education from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law.2 He is a member of the Florida Bar, with his bar number being 10476.4

Current Role and Location

As Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Kessel is based in Orlando, Florida.24 His office contact information includes:

• Address: 200 S Orange Ave Ste 2700, Orlando, FL 32801-6400
• Office Phone: 407-246-81124

Taylor Kessel has been recognized in the legal community, as evidenced by his inclusion in the GC Powerlist for Miami in 2024.5