Leading Executives in Other Accommodation and Food Services
Brian Chesky
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Airbnb
Co-founded Airbnb and scaled home-sharing globally; under his leadership Airbnb’s community grew to 5M+ hosts and 2B+ guest arrivals, and the company is expanding into services/experiences.
Company bio | X/Twitter | LinkedIn
Anthony “Tony” Capuano
President & Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International
Veteran dealmaker who became CEO in 2021 and now steers the world’s largest hotel company across 9,400+ properties, following decades leading global development.
Christopher J. Nassetta
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hilton
Engineered Hilton’s turnaround since 2007, doubling the brand portfolio and expanding to nearly 140 countries with an asset‑light, brand-led strategy.
Mark S. Hoplamazian
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
One of hospitality’s longest‑tenured CEOs (since 2006), he guided Hyatt’s global expansion after leading The Pritzker Organization, the hotel’s founding family office.
Elie Maalouf
Chief Executive Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Named CEO in July 2023, he now leads IHG’s 20‑brand global portfolio (e.g., InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Kimpton) and has emphasized disciplined growth.
Sébastien Bazin
Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Accor
Accor’s chairman & CEO since 2013, he accelerated the group’s asset‑light pivot and took direct leadership of its Luxury & Lifestyle division.
Ariane Gorin
Vice Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Expedia Group
B2B travel veteran who became CEO on May 13, 2024; previously ran Expedia for Business and is reshaping the organization for profitable growth.
Glenn D. Fogel
President & Chief Executive Officer, Booking Holdings
CEO since 2017 (and Booking.com CEO since 2019), he led the group’s M&A playbook (KAYAK, OpenTable, etc.) and its push toward the “connected trip.”
Company leadership | Company profile
Rob Greyber
Chief Executive Officer, Vacasa
Former Egencia president tapped as CEO in 2022 to lead North America’s largest vacation‑rental manager through tech‑driven, owner‑centric growth.
Francis Davidson
Co‑founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sonder
Co‑founded the apartment‑hotel brand and scaled it to 40+ cities in 10 countries with a design‑forward, app‑based hospitality model.
Investor relations bio | LinkedIn
Ritesh Agarwal
Founder & Group Chief Executive Officer, OYO
Founded OYO in 2013 and built one of the world’s largest tech‑led budget hospitality networks across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Chris Kempczinski
President, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, McDonald’s
CEO since 2019 and, since 2024, also board chairman; architect of the “Accelerating the Arches” strategy and system‑wide value initiatives.
Brian Niccol
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Starbucks
Became Starbucks chairman & CEO in September 2024 after leading Chipotle’s acclaimed turnaround, bringing deep brand, ops and digital chops.
David Gibbs
Chief Executive Officer, Yum! Brands
CEO since 2020, he grew Yum’s 61K‑unit system and digital capabilities; has announced plans to retire in early 2026 amid a structured succession.
Josh Kobza
Chief Executive Officer, Restaurant Brands International (Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs)
Promoted to CEO in March 2023 after key roles in finance, tech and operations; helped drive acquisitions of Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs.
Rick Cardenas
President & Chief Executive Officer, Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, LongHorn, etc.)
Company lifer who rose from busser to CEO (2022), leading America’s largest full‑service restaurant operator through value, ops and digital programs.
Scott Boatwright
Chief Executive Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill
Operations‑driven leader named CEO in Nov. 2024 after serving as COO; focused on scaling to 7,000 North American units and international expansion.
Company news | Investor relations bio
Tony Xu
Co‑founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, DoorDash
Co‑founded DoorDash in 2013 and built the U.S. market leader in restaurant and convenience delivery with majority share across categories.
Company/press profile | X/Twitter
Susan Anderson
Global Head of Delivery, Uber (Uber Eats)
Appointed Global Head of Delivery in June 2025 to lead Uber Eats and on‑demand delivery in 30+ countries following the exit of Uber’s prior delivery chief.
Howard Migdal
Chief Executive Officer, Grubhub (a Wonder company)
Seasoned delivery operator elevated to CEO in 2023; now leading Grubhub’s integration with Wonder and a sharper, profitability‑focused turnaround.
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