Michael Saadalla, portfolio general manager with Jamestown, has been named to the board of directors of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Jamestown, a real estate investment firm, has developed 14 properties in Atlanta, including Ponce City Market, and is the lead developer behind the reimagining of North Point Mall in Alpharetta.
In his role, Saadalla will oversee Avalon, another mixed-use project in Jamestown’s portfolio, and a signature development in Alpharetta.
He will bring “a global hospitality perspective and a proven record of creating guest-centered environments that align closely with the CVB’s mission to elevate Alpharetta as a premier place to visit,” according to a statement.
Saadalla is known for building high-performing teams, elevating service standards and delivering consistent, high-quality experiences across diverse environments. He previously led operational strategy and management practices for large-scale mixed-use properties in metro Atlanta while working with North American Properties, the statement said.
He also spent two decades with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, developing expertise in luxury hospitality operations, international team leadership and service excellence while working across the Middle East, Europe and the United States. In 2017, he was named Manager of the Year at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta.
Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Saadalla’s experience will help shape the city’s visitor offerings.
“His leadership at Avalon and his global hospitality background provide a valuable perspective for our board as we continue to strengthen Alpharetta’s appeal for visitors, residents and stakeholders,” she said.
