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With almost 25 years of experience in premiere resort, hotel, hospitality and leisure project development worldwide, Michael Paneri brings an invaluable skill set to the Kor team. A licensed architect and seasoned corporate executive, Michael's vast expertise includes initial site assessment/project feasibility, design and construction, business development and operational management. At Kor, his work will primarily target properties in Anguilla, Mexico, San Francisco and South Beach/Miami.
Most recently, he headed his own firm, Michael Paneri Consulting, with projects including the major renovation of New York's venerable Plaza Hotel. Previously, Paneri was Vice President, Design & Construction for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. During his six-year tenure, he was a key member of the company's corporate leadership through a period of significant worldwide growth, and he developed and administered Rosewood's luxury quality standards. Among the many new resorts and hotels Paneri focused on were the Grand Cayman Resort/Grand Cayman Island, Copley Square/Boston, Deer Crest Resort/Deer Valley, UT and the Al Corniche/Jeddah and Al Faisaliah/Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Prior to Rosewood, Paneri was Director of the Board, Vice President and Senior Principal at Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo. During 14 years there, he managed some of WATG's largest resort, hotel, casino, retail and entertainment projects including The Venetian and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Paneri holds a BS in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and studied Land Development & Management at University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed architect in California, Nevada and New Jersey, and is NCARB certified. | 