What's Buzzing at The Beverly Hilton

David Ecija has served as the General Manager of The Beverly Hilton since March 2023. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience, Ecija oversees all aspects of the nine-acre property, growing a legendary brand that has become a legacy for more than 65 years and leading upscale events in the most technologically advanced meeting space of its kind.

Ryan Paterson serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Beverly Hilton, bringing nearly two decades of hospitality experience and a strong track record of sales leadership and commercial strategy success. Since joining the iconic property in January 2022, Paterson has driven measurable growth across all market segments while reinforcing the hotel’s position as a leader in both luxury hospitality and event excellence.

Thomas Henzi has served as The Beverly Hilton’s Executive Pastry Chef since November 2011—the start of Hollywood’s busy awards season. His show-stopping sweets have turned heads and taste buds at many of the hotel’s elite events ever since. He has spent the last 30 years overseeing chocolate and confection specialties for some of the world’s finest resorts and hotels throughout the United States and Europe, including the Westin Century Plaza Hotel Los Angeles, Confieserie Graf in Wengen, Switzerland, and Tea Room Schuh in Interlaken.