Faculty & Research
Benjamin "Patrick" Denihan, Jr.
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Denihan Hospitality Group
Patrick Denihan’s experience in the hospitality industry extends back to his childhood, where he got his start in the “family business” owning and operating hotels in New York City. Today as co-CEO of DHG, Patrick has leveraged his expertise to transform that same family business into a portfolio of hotels featuring the nationally acclaimed brands of Affinia Hotels, The James, and The Benjamin. Together with co-CEO Brooke Barrett, Patrick keeps a watchful eye over DHG’s development – nurturing the portfolio for growth and profitability.
In his day-to-day role, Patrick directs all aspects of DHG’s investment, finance, and growth strategies, managing the overall vision and mission for the company. He has led DHG through several recapitalizations and the profitable conversion of numerous assets, ensuring that DHG is always well-capitalized for acquisition and partnership endeavors.
A recognized authority in the hospitality industry, Patrick is often sought after for speaking engagements and expert commentary on industry trend and development issues. He is sourced for articles, quotes, and opinions from key industry media leaders – from National Real Estate Investor, Hotels, Real Estate Weekly and Hotel Journal, to Hotels’ Investment Outlook, Hotel & Motel Management, Crain’s NY Business, and more. In 2007, Patrick was asked to assume an advisory board role for the prestigious Cornell University Center for Hospitality Research.
Patrick currently serves on the board of the highly respected Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, and on the advisory council for the Convent of the Sacred Heart School in NY. He has also, in the past, been an instrumental board member for many other institutions and associations…from the prestigious St. David’s School to the Hotel Association of New York City.