Prime Hospitality Group Appoints Stacy Hiquet as Chief People Officer to Support Continued Growth

New executive leadership appointment strengthens PHG's investment in people, culture and organizational development as its hospitality portfolio expands.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Hospitality Group (PHG), a growing hospitality company with a portfolio spanning restaurants, specialty concepts and hotel properties, today announced the appointment of Stacy Hiquet as Chief People Officer. The appointment comes as PHG continues to expand its multistate portfolio and invest in the leadership, talent and organizational infrastructure needed to support its next stage of growth.

As PHG's portfolio continues to grow, the company remains focused on strengthening the people and culture behind its brands. In her role as Chief People Officer, Hiquet will lead PHG's human resources strategy, talent development and organizational culture, helping build the systems and teams needed to support the company's continued expansion while keeping PHG's Core Values at the center of its culture.

"As PHG continues to grow, investing in our people and building the right leadership infrastructure is essential to our long term success," said Kristy Rans, President of Prime Hospitality Group. "Stacy brings valuable experience in developing teams, strengthening culture and supporting organizations through growth. Her leadership will help ensure our people and Core Values remain at the center of where PHG is going next."

Hiquet brings broad leadership experience across human resources, talent development, training, operations and business leadership. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Development at DuraMark Technologies, where she focused on leading teams, developing people and strengthening workplace culture.

She also brings extensive experience with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which she uses as a practical leadership framework with a focus on team development, accountability and communication. Throughout her career, Hiquet has focused on creating environments where culture, values and performance work together, helping teams stay aligned and supported as organizations grow.

Hiquet's appointment reflects PHG's continued investment in building a strong leadership foundation as the company expands across its restaurant, specialty brand and hotel portfolio. By strengthening its people strategy alongside its growing collection of hospitality brands and properties, PHG is positioning the organization for sustainable, long term growth while continuing to deliver exceptional experiences for its guests and team members.

About Prime Hospitality Group

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) is a family-owned hospitality company with a growing portfolio of restaurants, hotels, bars and cafés.

The company owns and operates 13 Ruth's Chris Steak House franchise locations across the Midwest and Southeast of the United States, serves as a franchisee and operator of Marriott and soon to come Hilton hotel properties, and develops and operates distinctive hospitality concepts, including The Exchange, Brasserie 23 and Un Deux Trois Café. Through strategic growth and a commitment to excellence, PHG continues to invest in its people, brands and communities while delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

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