Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed John Arabia, the company's President, to the additional role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Arabia succeeds Ken Cruse as CEO. Mr. Arabia joined Sunstone in April 2011 as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Chief Financial Officer.

In February 2013, he was promoted to President and since February 2014 has served on the company's board. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Arabia served as Managing Director of Green Street Advisors' real estate research team.