BEVERLY HILLS, CA (April 13, 2026) – AKA Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Armella Stepan as Managing Director. A seasoned luxury hospitality executive, Stepan brings a wealth of experience shaping elevated, experience-driven stays across some of the world's most respected brands.

Stepan's career spans leadership roles with globally recognized hospitality companies including RIHGA Royal Hotel, Kempinski Hotels, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Shutters on the Beach, and Hotel Casa del Mar. With experience across major markets including Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and the Caribbean, Stepan has developed a reputation for creating thoughtful, place-driven guest experiences that balance high-touch service with a strong sense of locality.

At AKA Beverly Hills, Stepan will lead the property's vision for long-stay luxury, emphasizing privacy, flexibility, and highly personalized service.

“What excites me most about joining AKA Beverly Hills is the opportunity to champion a more modern and intuitive approach to luxury living,” said Stepan. “There is a growing segment of travelers who want to feel truly connected to where they are, with service that moves at their pace and feels discreet, flexible, and highly personalized. AKA Beverly Hills already delivers this in a meaningful way, which is what made this role so compelling.”

As she steps into the position, Stepan will focus on further strengthening the property's connection to its residents, deepening engagement with the Beverly Hills community, and continuing to refine its long-stay offering.

“My priority is to build on what already exists and evolve it thoughtfully, ensuring the experience feels like a natural extension of our residents' lives,” she added.

With Stepan's leadership, AKA Beverly Hills is poised to further elevate its standing as a premier destination for discerning travelers seeking a more residential, custom approach to luxury hospitality. Balancing the space and comfort of a fully appointed luxury condominium with the style and hospitality of an intimate boutique hotel, the property offers beautifully designed spacious accommodations ideal for stays of a week, a month, or longer, with fully equipped kitchens, space for entertaining, and thoughtful amenities that create a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and elevated service in the heart of Beverly Hills.

For more information on AKA Beverly Hills please visit https://www.stayaka.com.

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About AKA            

AKA, a global leader in hospitality, offers design-driven, sophisticated accommodations with exceptional wellness, dynamic dining, business services, and first-class lifestyle amenities in iconic neighborhoods. As a pioneer in luxury long-stay living, AKA has leveraged its core residential philosophies to evolve the hotel category into a high-quality experience that is more livable. While each property is unique, they all reflect a tranquil and bespoke design that strikes the perfect balance between the privacy and contentment of a fully appointed residence and the hospitality of an intimate hotel. AKA is a division of Korman Communities, a five-generation residential real estate company, with properties in premium destinations in major metropolitan markets, including, New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, West Palm Beach, D.C., Alexandria, Boston, and London neighborhoods. For more information, visit https://www.stayaka.com.