Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 1, 2000

Hasu Shah – Hersha Hospitality Trust (ht)

HASU P. SHAH is Founder, President and CEO of the Hersha Group. Mr. Shah has a dynamic influence on day-to-day operations, as well as long term strategies. His business achievements have been recognized through numerous industry awards and citations, including Ernst & Young and Merrill Lynch's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1995. A nationally known philanthropist, his values have been instilled in the Hersha Group, and he serves on the Board of a variety of national educational, charitable and civic groups. Mr. Shah earned degrees in Chemical Engineering and Public Administration from Tennessee Technical University and Penn State University. Mr. Shah is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's executive MBA program. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us a short historical sketch of the

company? Then describe what you see as your business and company today.

Mr. J. Shah (Principal): The company is