Global Asset Solutions appoints Jean-Baptiste Ruiz
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3rd August 2026: Global Asset Solutions, a leading independent hospitality asset management and advisory firm, has appointed Jean-Baptiste Ruiz as asset manager, further strengthening its capabilities and global presence.
Ruiz joins the Asia Pacific team as Global Asset Solutions continues to expand in response to growing client demand and an increasing pipeline of hospitality asset management mandates throughout Asia Pacific.
Ruiz brings extensive international experience having worked across Europe, Australia and Asia with globally recognised hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Park Hyatt and Accor. His expertise spans asset performance optimisation, portfolio analysis, business planning, budgeting and forecasting, capital investment strategy and owner reporting.
Prior to joining Global Asset Solutions, Ruiz was responsible for the asset management of a 25-hotel portfolio comprising 2,678 rooms and generating annual revenues in excess of €113 million. In this role, he delivered financial, operational and commercial analysis to support ownership decision-making and drive long-term asset value.
His experience also includes hotel repositioning and rebranding initiatives, hotel management agreement negotiations, operational implementation, product and brand development and the design of data-led reporting and performance management tools.
Alex Sogno, CEO, Global Asset Solutions said: "Jean-Baptiste’s appointment reflects our continued investment in building a best-in-class, independent asset management platform. His breadth of international experience, analytical capability and owner-focused approach will further strengthen our ability to deliver strategic advice and operational insight to clients across the region.
"As the hospitality sector continues to evolve, we remain focused on expanding and investing in exceptional talent to support our clients in maximising luxury asset performance and long-term value creation."
Commenting on his appointment, Ruiz said: "Global Asset Solutions has established a strong reputation for delivering independent, owner-centric asset management and advisory services. I am pleased to be joining the business during an exciting period of growth and look forward to supporting clients across Asia Pacific in achieving their strategic and investment objectives."
Ruiz’s appointment represents the latest step in Global Asset Solutions' long-term growth strategy. Last month, the group announced the appointment of Francisco Garcia Auyanet as asset manager, reinforcing the firm's commitment to expanding its global footprint and enhancing the depth of expertise available to hotel owners, investors and lenders.
About Global Asset Solutions Global Asset Solutions operates worldwide providing independent hotel asset management services. Clients include PE firms, institutional investors, sovereign funds and family offices, with over USD 27 billion worth of assets under management in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The company leans on decades of experience in the luxury sector to deliver bespoke solutions which allow investors to grow their asset value and realise the potential of their assets. www.globalassetsolutions.com
