Our Team

Juan Vélez

Executive Vice President of Construction and Senior Contractor

Juan Vélez is the CEO of Sky Builders USA, a company with more than 17 years of experience in the construction industry. Founded in 2008, Sky Builders USA has executed large-scale projects in Florida, covering sectors such as government, education, health, hotel, commercial and residential. Under his leadership, the company has stood out for its focus on quality, efficiency and compliance with high standards, becoming a benchmark of excellence in the sector. With a highly experienced team, Juan drives a strategic vision aimed at delivering exceptional results in each project, supporting Azure Hotel Holding in its mission to develop luxury hotels with a positive impact on communities.

Ricardo Vélez​

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Ricardo Vélez serves as a strategic liaison between Azure Hotel International Inc. and government entities, facilitating the coordination of public-private initiatives, economic incentives, and key approval processes for project development. As Vice President of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, he represents the business community before local and state agencies, strengthening Azure’s institutional positioning in the region.
As founder of Velz Group Development Company, his role blends corporate representation, strategic partnership development, and the design of collaborative frameworks between the private and public sectors. Ricardo holds academic credentials in accounting and business administration and is a certified leadership coach, which enhances his ability to build sustainable, trust-based relationships across sectors.

Angélica María Arellano

Executive Secretary and Assistant Project Manager

Angélica María Arellano is an Industrial Engineer with over a decade of experience in various disciplines, focused on the optimization of administrative, operational, and logistical processes. Throughout her career, she has worked on projects that have allowed her to develop a collaborative approach and a broad understanding of different cultures and work environments. Additionally, she has over three years of experience as a licensed real estate agent in Florida, managing business relationships and projects with a results-oriented approach. She also has experience in the acquisition and evaluation of commercial and residential lots, with a deep understanding of the property buying and development process.
In her role as Executive Vice President at the corporation, Angélica leads administrative management, ensuring smooth communication and efficiency in daily operations. As Assistant Project Manager, she focuses on process optimization and the success of each project, ensuring that Azure Hotel International’s strategic objectives are met.

Kevin Atkin

Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Atkin has over 38 years of experience in business creation and financial leadership. Throughout his career, he has guided organizations in making strategic decisions and implementing optimized capital structures, bringing stability and profitability. His approach has focused on aligning financial strategies with broader business objectives, promoting financial responsibility and prudence.
As the Chief Financial Officer of a tech startup, he successfully led the raising of over $45 million in capital, demonstrating his ability to manage investor relations and effectively communicate the company’s financial position. Honesty and trust have been fundamental pillars of his approach, strengthening relationships with executive teams and internal departments.

Manuel Ríos

President

With more than a decade of experience in the real estate sector, Manuel Ríos has distinguished himself for his ability to maximize the return on investment through strategic management and the optimization of high-value assets. In collaboration with industry leaders such as Ramón Gómez, CEO of Azure Hotel Holding, he has worked on the development of comprehensive strategies that promote sustainable growth and a positive impact on communities. Currently, it focuses on identifying new market opportunities in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, with a commitment to value creation, job generation and environmentally responsible development.

Ramón Gómez

Chief Executive Officer

With more than two decades of experience in the hotel industry, Ramón Gómez is a recognized leader in revenue optimization and efficient operations management. As CEO of Azure Hotel Holding, he has developed and implemented innovative Revenue Management and sales strategies that have generated significant increases in key financial metrics, such as ADR and RevPAR. His career includes the opening and repositioning of properties of both recognized and independent brands, with a focus on maximizing income and ensuring a competitive positioning in the market. Ramón’s vision is focused on consolidating each property as a leader in its segment, creating sustained value for investors and satisfaction for guests.

 

The executive team, comprised of seasoned leaders with diverse expertise and a shared vision for growth, collaborates seamlessly to steer the organization towards its strategic objectives while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity that empowers all employees to contribute to our collective success.

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Strategic Partners:

Our strategic partners enhance capabilities, driving innovation and delivering exceptional value together.

Sky Builder USA

Sky Builders USA has executed large-scale projects in sectors such as government, education, health, hotel, commercial and residential, standing out for its commitment to efficiency and compliance with high standards.

Juan’s leadership in Sky Builders USA gives Azure Hotel International. a competitive advantage and solid support in each hotel development, aligned with Azure’s commitment to contribute to economic and sustainable growth in the communities in which it operates.

Juan Vélez

As Executive Vice President of Construction at Azure Hotel International, Juan Vélez leads all the strategic aspects of construction projects, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in each phase. His focus on operational excellence and his ability to execute complex projects make Juan a key piece in Azure’s mission to develop luxury hotels with a positive impact on communities.

With more than 17 years of experience in the industry, Juan also serves as CEO of Sky Builders USA, a company founded in 2008 that has established itself in Florida as a benchmark of quality in construction.

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