David Rochefort
President of Graduate Hotels
A little bit about David…
David Rochefort is the President of Graduate Hotels and oversees the brand and operations for Graduate’s 22 existing properties, and more than 13 forthcoming projects set to open by 2021.
Mr. Rochefort previously served as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management for Graduate Hotels. He joined AJ Capital Partners in 2014 to support the launch of Graduate and has played an instrumental role in the continued growth and management of the brand, since the beginning. Initially hired to join the acquisitions team, Mr. Rochefort ultimately launched the brand’s asset management division with the goal of taking a more comprehensive approach to the portfolio. A decisive, cross discipline leader, he has worked on the acquisition, asset management, brand and investment teams throughout his tenure. Mr. Rochefort has played a critical role in each of the brand’s openings, as well as contributing to securing pivotal growth projects such as the forthcoming Graduate Roosevelt Island, opening in collaboration with Cornell Tech in Summer 2020. Prior to joining AJCP, Mr. Rochefort was an associate at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust in Bethesda, MD. During his three years with the trust, they grew from three to 30 hotels.
Mr. Rochefort received his Bachelor of Science from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, with a minor in real estate finance.
