About Us

Experience the Future of Hospitality with LuxUrban Hotels Inc. 

 

Welcome to the future of hospitality management! At LuxUrban Hotels Inc., we've 

crafted an innovative and dynamic approach to acquiring and nurturing a 

flourishing collection of premium hotel properties nestled within the heart of 

bustling metropolises. Our commitment to excellence shines through in our 

carefully curated, long-term lease, asset-light business model. 

 

Long-Term Vision, Endless Possibilities: 

Embracing our visionary perspective, we engage in lease agreements that span 

anywhere from a decade to three decades, ensuring a strong foundation for 

sustainable growth. Ideal properties within our radar boast an impressive range 

of 75 to 700 keys, offering a diverse canvas to express our unique brand of 

luxury. 


Your Gateway to a Brighter Future: 

Ready to embark on a journey toward unparalleled success? Inquire today about 

LuxUrban Hotels Inc. leasing your hotel property. Be part of our vision for the 

future of urban hospitality. 

 

Contact us now to unlock the potential of your property with LuxUrban. Your 

success is our passion. 

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Meet The Team

BRIAN FERDINAND – CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Ferdinand founded LuxUrban Hotels (previously named CorpHousing Group) in 2017. He has more than 22 years of business and industry experience, including serving as Chief Operating Officer at VacationRentals LLC, a provider of loyalty-branded, hotel-alternative accommodations from 2015 to 2017.

SHANOOP KOTHARI – PRESIDENT

Mr. Kothari joined LuxUrban Hotels (previously known as Corporate Housing Group) as CFO in January 2022 and assumed the added responsibility of President in November 2022. He brings over 25 years of accounting, finance and capital markets experience. He previously served as the CFO of NuZee Inc, an environmentally friendly coffee co-packing services company where he also served as Chief Operating Officer and as a director. Prior to NuZee, Mr. Kothari was a Managing Director at B. Riley FBR where he oversaw the provision of a wide range of financial services to FBR’s oil and gas clients. Mr. Kothari was the CFO of a private oil and gas refinery joint venture with HollyFrontier and an investment banker at Credit Suisse. Earlier in his career, he served in a variety of capacities for BindView Development, a publicly traded software company, including as CFO. Before joining Price Waterhouse, an international accounting and consulting firm as a senior auditor, he received a BA in Accounting from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from Rice University. He is a licensed CPA and CIA and possesses Series 7 / 24 / 63 licenses.

JIMMIE CHATMON – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Mr. Chatmon was named Chief Operating Officer in November 2022. Mr. Chatmon has served as an Executive Vice President since 2017 and as a director in the company since 2021. In this role he helps LuxUrban Hotels grow in the hospitality marketplace. Overseeing our revenue management team, Mr. Chatmon draws on extensive experience and analytical expertise in designing pricing, inventory and distribution strategies. Prior to LuxUrban Hotels, Mr. Chatmon worked in sales and revenue management at Vacation Rentals LLC, a provider of loyalty-branded, hotel-alternative accommodations. Mr. Chatmon earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Miami.

KARL ROTHMAN – CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Mr. Rothman joined LuxUrban Hotels initially as the acting Chief Financial Officer in 2021 when it was still known as CorpHousing Group. He transitioned into his current role when the company went public. He brings extensive financial experience in a variety of industries including health care, real estate, and legal services. As a consultant, Mr. Rothman performed Sarbanes-Oxley reviews and provided tax, project management, and outsourced accounting services for small & growing businesses. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the University of Virginia.