Cain Adds Senior Hire to Drive EMEA Hospitality Growth
10 APRIL 2026, LONDON – Cain, the global real estate investment manager, has today announced the appointment of Ina Plunien to drive its European hospitality investment activity as the firm scales its presence across EMEA’s experiential, luxury hospitality and living sectors.
Plunien, recipient of the Young Leader Award 2026 at IHIF EMEA, joins from Cedar Capital Partners, where she specialised in luxury and lifestyle hospitality investments across Europe. A graduate of Hotelschool The Hague, she brings a decade of experience across acquisitions, asset management and advisory, having worked on hotel assets with a combined value exceeding $3 billion.
The appointment reflects a broader build-out of specialist capabilities within Cain across living & hospitality, customer experience and brand-led real estate. Over the past year, the firm has appointed Neil Jacobs, former chief executive of Six Senses, as a consultant, and Ana Brant, previously executive vice president of Wynn Resorts, as Global Head of Customer Experience.
Today, Cain manages a $10 billion-plus portfolio across its Landmark Developments and Living & Hospitality investment verticals, spanning major gateway cities and resort destinations. It holds significant investments in both Aman Resorts and Delano Hotels, supporting the continued expansion of both brands internationally. In Europe, the firm owns and manages Six Senses Courchevel 1850 and has partnered with leading hospitality brands including Soho House and The Rosewood Hotel Group.
In North America, Cain is delivering One Beverly Hills, one of the most significant urban regeneration projects in the region, a 17.5-acre mixed-use development anchored by Aman Beverly Hills Hotel and Residences and the historic Beverly Hilton. Cain is also reopening the iconic Delano Miami Beach in spring 2026 and recently acquired The Dominick Hotel in New York City which will be repositioned as a Delano flagship location.
Arvi Luoma, chief investment officer at Cain, said: “Having established a strong position in North America and built global recognition through our brand investments, we see a clear opportunity taking shape across luxury and experiential hospitality in EMEA. Ina’s deep experience will be a valuable addition as we continue to strengthen our offering as a specialist investment manager in the region. We are delighted to welcome her to the team.”
Ina Plunien said: “Cain sets itself apart through its highly disciplined approach to hospitality investment, with a clear focus on long-term value creation, leading brands and a differentiated emphasis on customer experience. The opportunity in luxury hospitality across EMEA is exciting, and I look forward to carrying the team’s success into new markets as we grow our presence across the region.”