Leading Executives in Hotels
Anthony “Tony” Capuano
President & Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International
President & CEO since 2021; under his tenure Marriott accelerated brand and growth moves including the 2025 acquisition of citizenM and continued leadership transitions to strengthen the bench (e.g., CFO succession announced July 2025).
Christopher J. Nassetta
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hilton
Long-time President & CEO who led Hilton’s global expansion to nearly 140 countries and continues to steer performance amid shifting demand in 2025.
Mark S. Hoplamazian
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
CEO since 2006; driving an asset-light, brand-focused strategy and major all‑inclusive expansion (e.g., Playa deal and related asset sales in 2025).
Elie W. Maalouf
Chief Executive Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Group CEO since July 2023 overseeing a 6,600+ hotel portfolio and accelerating growth across key markets, including new openings and development in India in 2025.
Sébastien Bazin
Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Accor
Chairman & CEO since 2013; reoriented Accor around two operating divisions and its Luxury & Lifestyle platform, while beating revenue expectations in Q1 2025.
Geoffrey A. Ballotti
President & Chief Executive Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
President & CEO who has scaled the world’s largest hotel franchisor; highlighted unique RevPAR tailwinds from U.S. data‑center construction hubs in 2024–2025.
Patrick “Pat” Pacious
President & Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International
CEO known for tech-forward franchising; in 2025 emphasized Choice’s multi‑year lead in AI‑driven revenue and development tools supporting owner performance.
Larry Cuculic
President & Chief Executive Officer, BWH Hotels (Best Western, WorldHotels, SureStay)
Appointed in 2021, he leads BWH’s 18‑brand global portfolio across 4,300+ hotels, maintaining strong franchisee value and loyalty growth.
Federico J. González
Chief Executive Officer, Radisson Hotel Group
CEO credited with a multi‑year transformation and sustainability push, including pioneering carbon‑neutral hotel retrofits in Oslo and Manchester.
Alejandro Reynal
President & Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
President & CEO since 2022; driving brand expansion and leadership hires as the company doubles down on people, culture and luxury experiences.
Sonia Cheng
Chief Executive Officer, Rosewood Hotel Group
Visionary CEO who has scaled Rosewood’s ultra‑luxury footprint and launched 2025 initiatives to advance women’s leadership in F&B with the Rosewood Foundation.
Laurent Kleitman
Group Chief Executive, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Group Chief Executive since Sept 2023; unveiled a 10‑year plan to double the portfolio while elevating guest‑centric luxury experiences.
Kuok Hui Kwong
Chief Executive Officer, Shangri‑La Asia (Shangri‑La Group)
Newly appointed CEO effective August 1, 2025, consolidating the group’s leadership as it advances its luxury hospitality strategy across Asia and beyond.
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Dillip Rajakarier
Chief Executive Officer, Minor Hotels; Group CEO, Minor International, Minor Hotels (Anantara, Avani, NH, Tivoli, Oaks)
Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels; architect of the group’s global expansion including the acquisition of NH Hotel Group.
Gabriel Escarrer Jaume
Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Meliá Hotels International
Chairman & CEO steering Meliá upmarket; beat 2024 profit goals and is pushing premium growth across Spain, Portugal, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Puneet Chhatwal
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL (Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, Ginger)
MD & CEO leading IHCL’s ‘Accelerate 2030’ plan toward 700 hotels, with Ginger as a key growth engine and Taj repeatedly ranked the world’s strongest hotel brand.
Barbara Muckermann
Group Chief Executive Officer, Kempinski Hotels
Appointed Group CEO in 2025—the first woman to lead Kempinski—she is repositioning Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand with a new executive team and product focus.
Dominic Paul
Chief Executive, Whitbread (Premier Inn)
Chief Executive since 2023; executing a UK portfolio reshape—converting restaurants to rooms—and expanding Premier Inn in Germany.
Ritesh Agarwal
Founder & Group Chief Executive Officer, OYO (parent rebranding to PRISM)
Founder & Group CEO who scaled OYO globally and, in 2024, acquired G6 Hospitality (Motel 6/Studio 6) for $525M—materially boosting the U.S. footprint.
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