Karen Difulgo

As Chief People Officer for Benchmark Hospitality International, Ms. Di Fulgo oversees all of the Human Resource Operations to include staffing, benefits & compensation, labor & employee relations, and training & development. Prior to joining Benchmark, Ms. Di Fulgo served as Vice President of Human Resources for Gaylord Hotels, and the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Di Fulgo brings over 23 years of professional human resource & leadership experience to Benchmark, having worked in a multitude of different industries to include Healthcare, Consumer Services, Technology, Landscaping, and Hospitality. Prior to Gaylord Hotels, Ms. Di Fulgo was Senior Corporate Director of Employee Development for Brickman Group in Gaithersburg, MD; and prior to Brickman, was Vice President of Global Human Resources for TNS Healthcare, based in London, England. Currently, Ms. Di Fulgo serves as an executive board member for the American Hotel and Lodging Association – Women in Lodging; as well as active board member for the Human Resources Committee for AHLA. Ms. Di Fulgo resides in the Woodlands, Texas.