Palette Hotels, a nationwide full-service hotel management company, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Sarah Miller as senior director of corporate finance. Drawing on her background in auditing and multinational corporations, Miller will help bolster owner confidence with accurate financial reporting, advanced capital management and innovative accounting practices designed to support long-term property performance.
“As Palette continues to grow its portfolio, we are expanding and investing in our accounting capabilities,” said Richard Lou, CEO, Palette. “As an owner myself, I know accounting can be a major pain point and an area where I see our industry lagging the times. Owners care about timely, accurate numbers and a financial strategy they can trust. Sarah’s background—spanning auditing, public corporations and international business—gives her a unique perspective beyond the hotel industry. With experience in automation, integration and compliance, she will bring new ideas that reimagine how accounting can fuel innovation and growth at the property level and our continued growth.”
Miller most recently held the role of senior director of accounting at MillerKnoll, where she oversaw the integration of accounting systems and teams during the company’s acquisition of Knoll. While there, she led complex cross-functional initiatives that sped up financial close and delivered sharper, more reliable data to guide strategic decision-making. A former Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she has also held senior positions at Herman Miller and previously worked as a public auditor with PwC.
“I share Palette’s commitment to reshaping what financial leadership can look like in hospitality,” Miller said. “With my experience in U.S. GAAP, compliance and large-scale integration projects, I see a tremendous opportunity to bring new thinking into the industry. Owners want more than reports—they want insights and strategies they can trust. I’m eager to help deliver those results in innovative ways.”
