WATG Names John Page Principal and Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WATG, a globally renowned leader in luxury hospitality design, is proud to announce the appointment of John Page as Principal and Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas.

Bringing with him an extensive 35 years of experience, Page has honed his expertise in cultivating business prospects within the hospitality, gaming, and entertainment sectors across North America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Middle East.

In his new capacity, Page will spearhead WATG’s growth initiatives in the Americas, focusing on gaming, entertainment, hospitality, and residential (including multifamily and senior living) sectors. Collaborating closely with Arianna Leopard, Principal/Senior Director of Business Development based in Houston, he will support WATG’s offices in Tustin and Los Angeles, California; Honolulu; and New York City.

“John’s appointment in The Americas further elevates our business development team to support the sophisticated needs of our highly diverse client community. His deep experience in architecture and construction will add tremendous value to our clients, particularly as we expand across the Sunbelt and East Coast. John returns to WATG from a previous tenure between 2005-2007 and we are thrilled to welcome him back to our team,” said Jennifer Ploszaj, Chief Commercial Officer.

“Over the years, I have closely followed WATG’s successes, and I am highly inspired by the firm’s growth plans and the incredible design talent that makes WATG the world leader in hospitality design. I look forward to working with our team to create enduring value for our clients,” said Page.

Prior to rejoining WATG, Page held key business development roles with prominent firms including Yates Construction, Balfour Beatty Construction, ValleyCrest Companies, and Tutor Perini Building Corporation.

Page holds an M.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Central Florida and actively participates in various industry organizations such as the Native Indian Gaming Association and NEWH. He has also contributed his expertise to the Florida Region Steering Committee for the Design-Build Institute of America and the Business Development Council for the Economic Development Commission Mid-Florida.

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