Will Perry

Strategic Architect | Urban Explorer | Borderless Thinker

A seasoned and respected leader in the hospitality sector, William P. Perry, Jr. brings over three decades of executive experience with premier global hotel brands in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a Co-Founding Principal at Spark Hudson, he has cultivated a deep expertise across a wide range of properties, including Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hilton, The St. Regis, and numerous other upscale and luxury independent hotels.William's extensive background encompasses senior leadership roles in hotel development and acquisition, asset management, operations, and revenue strategy. He is a recognized specialist in hotel capital planning and financial modeling, with a proven track record of advising on complex capital-raising projects involving debt and equity structures for institutional investors, private equity partners, and family office ventures. His financial acumen is further demonstrated by his experience serving as an expert witness for lenders in U.S. Bankruptcy court and his involvement in successful turnaround and loan workout projects.His operational proficiency is complemented by a mastery of a wide array of key industry technologies. William is highly qualified in various hotel accounting, payroll, revenue management, and distribution systems, such as M3, Opera, IDeaS (G3 and Hilton GRO), Marriott's OneYield, and Duetto. His diverse skill set also includes specialized knowledge of Islamic finance and halal food service practices.A committed contributor to the hospitality field, William frequently shares his insights as a speaker at international industry conferences and through contributions to trade publications. He has co-authored several academic papers on hospitality and tourism and is often interviewed by industry writers on topics related to hotel operations and finance.William earned a BA in English from Stetson University, an MBA from Georgia College, and a Master of Human Resources from Rollins College. He currently resides in Washington, DC.