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Kevin Batters

Vice President Food & Beverage, Stanford Hotels Corporation

Serving as vice president of food and beverage for Stanford Hotels Corp., a San Francisco-based company specializing in the management, ownership and development of full-service hotels, Kevin Batters collaborates with hotel staff at Stanford's 13 properties to find new ideas and unique ways to offer food and beverage. His responsibilities are to develop and improve catering and banquet functions, increase consistency and quality, as well as provide promote the Stanford standard of excellent service. A 40-year veteran of the hotel industry, Batters is a graduate of the Hotel School at Westminster College in London, England. He began his career with Hilton International as part of the trainee/management program working at the Hilton Park Lane, London, Hilton Orly and the Paris Hilton before moving to Bermuda and working for Trust House Forte in various positions at the Belmont Hotel. Kevin joined Stanford Hotels as Vice President Food and Beverage in July 2006.

Mr. Batters can be contacted at 415-398-3333 or [email protected]