The Palace Company Expanded MICE Leadership Team
The firm added six new or existing leaders to its global meetings, incentives, and live entertainment divisions.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
The Palace Company has appointed six executives to its MICE and Palace Live teams to accelerate international business development. This strategic expansion aims to bolster client relationships and partner support across North and Latin America.
Why it matters
These appointments support the company's broader growth strategy for meetings, incentives, conferences, and live event production. By strengthening regional management, the firm intends to scale its specialized hospitality and event offerings globally.
The new leadership cohort brings extensive expertise, including 18 years of hotel sales experience for Michael Kohlmaier and 15 years in hospitality sales leadership for Kerry McMahon Dobis. Mark Kowal adds 14 years of internal tenure, while Jesline Solis brings over a decade of industry experience.
The players
Sandor J. Winkler
He serves as the newly appointed Vice President of Groups & Palace Live for the company.
Alan Doyle
He transitioned into his new role as the Regional Director of Global MICE Sales.
Jesline Solis
She joined the firm as the Regional Manager for the Punta Cana market.
Michael Kohlmaier
He now oversees operations as the Regional Director for the Canadian market.
Kerry McMahon Dobis
She was appointed as the Regional Director for the U.S. Midwest region.
The details
The newly appointed regional directors are tasked with overseeing sales operations in Canada, the U.S. Midwest, the U.S. Northeast, and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. This initiative prioritizes long-term business development and integrated service delivery for group and live event clients.
Timeline
The Palace Company announced its expanded leadership team on October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move mirrors the post-pandemic global MICE industry expansion as firms increasingly professionalize their event divisions to compete for large-scale international contracts. By consolidating regional expertise, The Palace Company positions itself to capture greater market share against rival global hospitality brands.
Corporate clients can expect more standardized service and localized support for large-scale meeting and live event bookings in North and Latin America. These changes are designed to streamline the planning process for incentive trips and conferences.
The takeaway
The Palace Company is heavily investing in regional human capital to capitalize on the rebound of large-scale, in-person professional gatherings. Clients should leverage these new regional points of contact to gain more tailored planning support for complex, multi-day event logistics.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TravelDailyNews International.
