Stephen Rushmore Jr.
President and CEO of HVS
Stephen, President and CEO of HVS, leads the company’s long-term strategy, overseeing the operations of over 50 offices worldwide. Since its founding in 1980, HVS has provided consulting services and solutions to thousands of clients across more than 140 countries, specializing in hotels, restaurants, mixed-use developments, shared ownership, and leisure assets.
Stephen holds several designations, including Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), state-certified appraiser and licensed real estate broker in New York, and Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS). He has personally valued and consulted on hundreds of hotels globally and is a frequent lecturer at major hotel schools and professional associations. A proud alumnus of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Stephen brings deep industry expertise to his work.
Beyond his professional life at HVS, Stephen is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He enjoys golf, hiking, cycling, and, as an instrument-rated pilot, flying small airplanes with his family.