As President of Samaha and Company, Inc., Peggy Samaha has over 35 years of diversified Project Management experience in new hotel construction, renovations, design and purchasing for the hospitality industry.  She has successfully established herself as a recognized industry leader representing Owners, Operators, and Developers in effectively directing the many facets of domestic and international hotel construction and renovation projects.  Ms. Samaha has provided project management services to Regent International Hotels, DoubleTree Hotels, Muss Development, Scannapieco Development and Lend Lease Real Estate Group.

Prior to opening her own company, Peggy directed the Interior Planning of New Construction Projects in Japan and Major Renovation Programs throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Pacific/Asia as Staff Vice President -- Interior Design, for Inter*Continental Hotels Corporation, now referred to as IHG.  Peggy's previous position as Vice President, Technical Services with VMS Realty Partners, afforded her the opportunity to establish and implement Capital and Major Expenditure Programs for a diverse property portfolio, including Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Prime Motor Inn, and Rock Resort Properties.

Peggy's Hospitality Industry career began with FF&E Purchasing for Elsters, Inc.  She joined Hirsch/Bedner Associates purchasing division in 1977 and was responsible for Interior Design Coordination, and FF&E Installation for several Hyatt properties. This effort led to Peggy's move to Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in 1980. During her nine year tenure with Hyatt, Peggy established and directed a division dedicated to Renovation Management. This included developing the format for Hyatt's 3-5 Year Capital & Major Expenditure Budget Programs, Expenditure Tracking Systems, and Turnkey Renovation Management Services. All of these services were ultimately marketed beyond Hyatt owned and operated properties.

Peggy holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Brooks College.  She has been a regular guest lecturer at Cornell's School of Hotel Administration, Professional Development Program (PDP).   As a founding member of Network of Executive Women in Hospitality ( NEWH ) - Greater New York Chapter, Peggy has served as Chief Financial Officer (CF0) and a two year term as President.