Two newly appointed dynamic leaders at Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel are poised to elevate the standard for luxury hospitality in the luxury capital of the Southwest. Ryan Kirby (left) brings a focus on people, performance and creating memorable experiences to his role as General Manager, while Tim Keough’s (Right) leadership as Director of Sales and Marketing is bringing creative strategies that maximize the property’s market position.
In 2022, Kirby joined Caesars Republic Scottsdale during the property’s pre-opening phase as Director of Sales & Marketing, helping position and launch the new luxury lifestyle hotel. With his recent promotion to General Manager, now he leads the overall strategy and operation of the property, with responsibility spanning hotel operations, financial performance, sales and marketing, food and beverage, guest experience and team development.
Kirby is a hospitality executive with nearly two decades of experience spanning luxury hotels, resorts, lifestyle properties, sales and marketing, and full-service hotel operations. His career has included leadership positions with some of the industry’s most recognized hospitality brands, including Sheraton, W Hotels, Fairmont, Westin, Hilton and Caesars Republic Scottsdale.
Prior to joining the Caesars Republic Scottsdale team, he opened The Westin Tempe as Director of Sales & Marketing and was later promoted to General Manager, marking his transition from commercial leadership into overall hotel operations.
Keough complements Kirby’s expertise with more than two decades of his own experience across resort, lifestyle and full-service hotels. His career has included leadership positions with some of the industry’s most recognized hospitality brands, including Hyatt, Starwood, Hilton and Marriott Autograph Collection.
In 2015, Keough relocated to Phoenix, where he was part of the opening team at The Camby Hotel. He has been in the Arizona market ever since, holding Director of Sales and Marketing roles with various Hilton hotels.
In his role as Director of Sales and Marketing at Caesars Republic Scottsdale, Keough is leading the property’s sales, catering, events and marketing teams, driving business development and revenue strategy for the hotel.
