LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan

SWAT

President & Partner

ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION

Transformed a founder-led agency into a hybrid strategy, advisory, and investment platform serving brands, founders, and investors.

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LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan

1 HOTELS

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Helped shape the early growth of 1 Hotels, aligning brand, guest experience, and business strategy as the company expanded into a global hospitality platform.

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LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan

WHEELS UP

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Helped evolve Wheels Up from a disruptive aviation startup into a broader lifestyle platform positioned for successful IPO.

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LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan LEADERSHIP Brian Riordan

BACCARAT HOTEL

President & Partner, SWAT

BRAND REPOSITIONING & BUSINESS RENEWAL

Refined the voice and positioning of one of the world's most iconic luxury brands to strengthen distinction and guest appeal.

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THE OSPREY & BROOKLYN HEIGHTS SOCIAL CLUB

President & Partner, SWAT

NEW VENTURES & GROWTH PLATFORMS

Developed the names, positioning, and launch strategy for two hospitality concepts that helped define the opening of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

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