Outrigger Hospitality Group Named Brian Regula CFO
The veteran finance executive joins the Hawaii-based hospitality company to oversee its financial strategy.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Hospitality
Outrigger Hospitality Group has appointed Brian Regula as its new chief financial officer. Regula joins the organization with over 20 years of experience in senior finance leadership roles across the hospitality sector.
Why it matters
The appointment positions Regula to guide the company's financial strategy and support its growth through data-driven operational initiatives. He is tasked with managing strategic and fiscal programs intended to strengthen the firm's revenue performance.
Regula brings over 20 years of senior finance experience to the firm, having previously managed a portfolio of more than 130 hotels at Pyramid Global Hospitality.
The players
Brian Regula
He is the newly appointed CFO of Outrigger Hospitality Group who previously held senior finance roles at Pyramid Global Hospitality, Turtle Bay Resort, and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
Outrigger Hospitality Group
This is a Hawaii-based hospitality company that manages a portfolio of hotels and resorts.
The details
Regula will lead Outrigger's financial operations and is expected to play a central role in guiding the company's next chapter of development. His background includes previous financial leadership positions at prominent Hawaii properties and national hospitality firms.
Timeline
Brian Regula was officially named CFO of Outrigger Hospitality Group on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment reflects the broader industry trend of recruiting executives with experience managing large-scale, multi-property portfolios to drive operational efficiency. It positions Outrigger to compete more effectively by centralizing financial oversight and data-driven strategy.
The change in leadership is unlikely to have an immediate impact on guest pricing or local service availability for travelers. The shift primarily focuses on internal organizational strategy and long-term financial management.
The takeaway
Regula's extensive background in managing large hotel portfolios suggests a focus on scaling financial operations at Outrigger. The company appears to be prioritizing operational stability and data-backed growth as it enters its next strategic chapter.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Hotel Business.
