K. Samone

Master Planner & Design Director

K. Samone

Master Planner & Design Director

Master Planner & Design Director

K. Samone

15+ years

Name

K. Samone

Position

Master Planner & Design Director

Languages

english

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K. Samone

Biography

Kay Samone is an accomplished designer, developer, and strategist with more than 20 years of experience leading hospitality, commercial, and residential projects across the globe. As Founder and Creative Director of K-Samone & Co, she has established a reputation for creating iconic, design-forward spaces that combine luxury aesthetics with operational efficiency.

Her expertise spans interior design, architectural planning, and real estate development, with a strong focus on projects that elevate brand value and investor returns. Kay and her firm have collaborated with some of the world’s leading hotel and resort brands, including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, Caesars Entertainment, Hard Rock, and Wyndham, as well as luxury boutique properties. Beyond hospitality, her portfolio includes restaurants, high-end residences, and large-scale commercial developments.

Under her leadership, K-Samone & Co has earned recognition in Architectural Digest (AD100), Forbes, Vanity Fair, Elle Décor, and CN Traveler, and the firm has partnered with luxury brands such as Baccarat, Gucci, Sub-Zero/Wolf/Cove, and Gaggenau. Known for delivering projects on time and within budget, Kay has helped investors achieve 20–40% savings in capital costs while maintaining uncompromising quality and design integrity.

Kay Samone brings a proven track record of transforming concepts into profitable, enduring assets, making her and her firm trusted partners for investors and developers seeking excellence and measurable results.

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Garth Vickers

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Kristyl Nelson

Co-Founder & President | Gcoo

Azizz Juma

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Lisa Surbrize

Chief Compliance & Risk Officer (CCRO)

Arsene Gbegnon

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Amr Hassanein

Global Controller & Compliance Director

Cassandra Nelson

Chief Compliance Officer

Francesco Mitrano

Global Ambassador & Strategic Partner

Robert Arthurs

Chief Financial Controller for High Life (CFO)

Adnan Yousaf

International Accounting & Compliance Manager

Roy W. Brown

Hospitality Consultant, High Life Resort & Spa

Gilbert A. Fender

Director of Project Development (DPM)

Lora Satahoo-Clarke

Hotel Operations & Compliance Director