President at The Breakers Palm Beach
Brief Executive Biography
Tricia Taylor is President of The Breakers Palm Beach, one of America’s most iconic luxury resorts. In her role, she leads the operations of the 140-acre oceanfront property and its off-site businesses, while guiding a team of 2,400 associates. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and workplace culture, Taylor drives the organization’s people-first approach - an essential pillar of the enduring success of this independent, family-owned enterprise.
A graduate of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, Taylor began her hospitality career at the legendary Waldorf Astoria in New York before joining The Breakers in 1996. Over nearly three decades, she has advanced through the company, culminating in her appointment as president in 2023.
A passionate advocate for learning and professional development, Taylor earned her MBA with honors from Florida Atlantic University and continued her executive education as a Wharton Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.
Full Executive Biography
Tricia Taylor is an accomplished hospitality professional with nearly three decades of industry experience. As President of The Breakers Palm Beach - a legendary 129-year-old oceanfront resort spanning 140 acres in Palm Beach, Florida - she oversees all aspects of operations for the property and its off-site businesses.
Renowned for her visionary leadership and people-first philosophy, Taylor champions a deeply rooted Culture of Care and Well-being. Under her guidance, The Breakers cultivates an empowering work environment for its 2,400 team members, which in turn, drives guest satisfaction, customer loyalty and sustained financial success. Her approach fuels internal innovation and creates meaningful pathways for professional growth across the organization.
In her role as President, Taylor also chairs The Breakers' Executive Group, a cross-functional leadership team focused on optimizing performance across all divisions and shaping the company's long-term strategic direction.
Taylor launched her career at the iconic Waldorf Astoria in New York after earning a degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. Since joining The Breakers in 1996, she has steadily progressed through the resort’s rooms division to hotel manager (2002) and then to general manager in 2010. She went on to serve as executive vice president & general manager in 2019 before being appointed president in 2023. While advancing her career, she also completed her MBA with honors from Florida Atlantic University and continued her executive education as a Wharton Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.
A passionate advocate for talent development and education, Taylor serves as a guest lecturer at institutions such as Florida Atlantic University, the University of Central Florida (UCF), Florida State University and Cornell University. She contributes her expertise through leadership roles on the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Resort Committee and its Foundation Board of Trustees. In addition, she sits on the advisory board of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management and is a coach for Cornell University's Leadership Development Program.
In recognition of her influence and leadership, Taylor was honored with the 2024 Women in Leadership Award - Private Sector by the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation and was named among the county's most influential business leaders in the Palm Beach 100 in 2023 & 2024.
Photo Link: Tricia Taylor Headshot (photo credit: LILA PHOTO)