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    Stephen Blackford

    General Manager, Pendry Chicago

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    Portrait of Stephen Blackford

    i. Biography

    Stephen Blackford is the General Manager at Pendry Chicago in Chicago. He stepped into this role in 2021 after serving as the Managing Director of the St. Jane Hotel. His hospitality career in Chicago also includes general manager positions at The Ambassador Chicago, The James Hotel Chicago, and Affinia Chicago.

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    • What is Stephen Blackford's current role?

      He serves as the General Manager at Pendry Chicago, a position he has held since 2021.

    • What other Chicago hotels has Stephen Blackford managed?

      He has served as General Manager at The Ambassador Chicago, The James Hotel Chicago, and Affinia Chicago, as well as Managing Director at the St. Jane Hotel.

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