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NeoConnect | “Hospitality from Home” by Samuel & Sons Passementerie
June 24, 2020
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June 24 | 11 AM CT
Please join Michael Cohen, President of Samuel & Sons for a fun conversation with hospitality design icon Roger Thomas as they discuss past projects, what Roger loves about the business and his view on the future of hospitality design. Bring your cup of coffee or favorite brunch beverage and settle in for a jovial chat.
Speakers:
Michael Cohen, President, Samuel & Sons
Samuel & Sons is led by President Michael Cohen. He joined Samuel & Sons in 1998 following his studies at NYU Stern Business School and a short career in Finance. Upon joining Samuel & Sons, Michael implemented various systems throughout the organization, positioning it for expansion. As President of Samuel & Sons, Michael has led the company over the last two decades to become the global leader of luxury interior design trimmings. During that time, Michael has overseen the expansion of Samuel & Sons from a single NY showroom to flagship showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and London with distribution throughout the globe.
Roger Thomas, The Roger Thomas Collection
Roger Thomas is Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development and a recognized leader in interior design for the hospitality industry. He designed the interiors of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, led the interior design of Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau. For 20 years, as principle of Thomas Design Group, Roger Thomas designed the interiors of the company’s many properties, including the Golden Nugget hotels in Las Vegas and Laughlin, and the most important properties on the Las Vegas Strip: the Mirage Resort, Treasure Island and the world-famous Bellagio Resort. Mr. Thomas was twice listed in Architectural Digest’s AD 100 and named “Designer of the Year” at The International Hotel and Restaurant Show in New York. Additionally his work has been published in leading journals, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Interiors and Hospitality Design.