Alex Cabañas, Chief Development and Strategy Officer
In his role as chief development and strategy officer, Alex Cabañas works side-by-side with Benchmark's chief operating officer and chief financial officer in support of the company's development and growth platform. Reporting directly to Benchmark's chairman and CEO, Mr. Cabañas also assumes an active role in addressing the future legal structure of the company's business contracts and focuses on capital deployment strategies in support of Benchmark's planned expansion.
Alex Cabañas was previously vice president of development and strategy for Benchmark. While serving in this role, Benchmark added four properties to the company's portfolio during a period that proved to be one of the most challenging business environments in several decades. In this position, he also oversaw the re-structuring of the company's Benchmark Japan Partnership. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Cabañas served as director of capital markets and strategic planning for Benchmark Hospitality International.
Previous to joining Benchmark, Alex Cabañas was part of the global consulting team with The Boston Consulting Group. He earned his Master in Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. He holds a Bachelor in Business Administration degree and a Master of Science in Finance degree from Texas A&M University. Mr. Cabañas resides in The Woodlands with his family.