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Emilia Merchen

General Manager, Freehand Hotel

Chicago

Prior to joining the Freehand Chicago opening team, Emilia opened PUBLIC Chicago and The Wit Hotel Chicago. Most recently, as the Director of Rooms for the Hyatt Magnificent Mile, Emilia actively managed a $25 million rooms renovation while executing hotel strategy and day-to-day operations. Emilia started her career at the Four Seasons Chicago after studying Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Throughout her career, Emilia has closely tracked international hostel and hotel trends through her ambitious travels.

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