Lena Patel
Senior Vice President of Pre-Openings/AP/Partner, GAP Hotels, LLC
Carencro, LA 70520
Phone (337) 453-0328
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Lena Patel, Senior Vice President of Pre-Openings, Accounts Payable, and Partner at Gap Hotels, brings over 12 years of hospitality experience with expertise in hotel pre-openings and financial operations. She oversees all aspects of launching new properties, including FF&E installation, grand opening planning, architectural and operational reviews, and development of policies and procedures. Lena also manages recruitment support for key leadership roles, operating budgets, and financial controls, ensuring brand compliance and operational readiness. In addition to pre-opening responsibilities, she directs accounts payable and administrative functions across the company’s portfolio, working closely with ownership and leadership teams to maintain efficiency and excellence.
