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The HDG Team

Navroz F. Saju. Esq.

Navroz Saju is the CEO/President of HDG Hotels. Navroz obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Florida and his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Navroz’s hotel career started in January 1994 when he assumed control of the then independent Traveler’s Choice, which had been ravaged by a tornado in March 1993. He rebranded the hotel, renovated the hotel through the hotel’s cash flow and increased the hotel’s revenues by 4 times within 7 years while also reducing the hotel’s long term debt. Navroz is a CHA and currently sits on the Wyndham Worldwide operations committee and is a co-chair of the Wyndham Worldwide green committee. HDG hotels is presently the largest hotel development and management group in North Central Florida.

Azim F. Saju, Esq.

Azim Saju is the Vice President of HDG Hotels. Azim obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics from Davidson College and law degree from the University of Florida. Azim actively practiced law for 9 years primarily litigating civil rights and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court. Starting in 2001, Azim also served as General Counsel to HDG Hotels providing legal counsel on issues ranging from wrongful termination to the ADA and hotel related construction issues. Currently, in addition to his role as General Counsel to HDG hotels, Azim is also actively involved in the daily oversight and management of three of the six hotels within the HDG hotels portfolio.

Jerry Lewicki, CPA

Jerry Lewicki, CPA joined Hotel Development and Management Group, LLC in July of 2007 and serves as the company’s financial controller. Jerry is responsible for overseeing the overall financial administration and accounting operations of the company. As financial controller he establishes, implements, and evaluates accounting principles as they relate to the company. He is also responsible for tax planning and compliance with state and federal tax laws, including maintaining and establishing relationships with lending institutions.

Jerry brings over 10 years of public accounting experience in various industries including hospitality, real estate development, and construction. Prior to joining the HDG Hotels team Jerry worked for one of Central Florida’s largest local CPA firms servicing clients throughout Florida in various industries. In addition, he has been self-employed and has owned and operated various other business.

Jerry holds Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University. Jerry is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and FICPA (Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants).

Raymond Manaois

Raymond Manaois, Chief Strategy Officer, joined HDG Hotels, LLC in May 2007. Mr. Manaois is mainly responsible for the company's Information Technology needs, Marketing, Sales and Operational strategies. When not pre-occupied with analyzing data and transforming them into useful statistical information, Mr. Manaois spends most of his time developing strategies based on these analyses to drive organizational and operational changes. Mr. Manaois is also responsible for opening new properties - from procuring materials and supplies, developing business and marketing plans, staff and admin training, and quality and standards compliance.

Prior to joining HDG Hotels, Mr. Manaois worked as an Instructor at the University of the Philippines, Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management and at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde where he handled courses in Information Technology, Cost Control and Analysis, and Rooms Division Management. Mr. Manaois attributes his extensive knowledge and skills in hospitality management from his first job at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel Manila where he worked as an Assistant IT Manager directly right after college.

Mr. Raymond Manaois holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration major in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of the Philippines.