Agnelo A. Fernandes

Agnelo A. Fernandes currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at COTE FAMILY COMPANIES, INC since January 2023. With a robust background in leadership roles, Fernandes has been a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Americas at HSMAI since 2012, while also contributing as a Committee Member for Event Leaders 100 since 2021. Previously, Fernandes held the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President at Terranea Resort by Coral Tree Hospitality until January 2023 and was involved with Visit California's Brand and Content Committee. Additional leadership experiences include serving as Immediate Past Chair for HSMAI Foundation and participating on the Business Advisory Board at Marymount California University. Fernandes' prior roles also encompass significant contributions as President and Chief Strategist at AGaRT Strategy Consulting, as well as President at Jade Resorts. An established professional in the hospitality industry, Fernandes began a career in sales and marketing with Canyon Ranch. Academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing from Oklahoma City University and a BBA in Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma.