Nelson G. Knight

Overview

Nelson G. Knight serves as the President of Real Estate and Investments at Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the hospitality sector. He joined the company in 2005 and has held various senior management positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer from May 2014 to April 2020. In his current role, Mr. Knight oversees the company's capital deployment strategies and manages the capital reinvestment team. Mr. Knight's professional affiliations include serving on Hilton's Product Advisory Council, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Franchise Advisory Council, and as an advisory board member of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista, Virginia. Mr. Knight holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in History with a minor in Business from Southern Virginia University. Under Mr. Knight's leadership, Apple Hospitality REIT has focused on acquiring and managing upscale, select-service hotels in urban and high-occupancy markets across the United States. The company's portfolio includes properties affiliated with leading brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Apple Hospitality REIT's investment strategy emphasizes long-term value creation through disciplined capital allocation and active asset management.