Christopher Nassetta

Ceo of Hilton Worldwide Holdings

Christopher J. Nassetta is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. He assumed the role in February 2007 and has since been responsible for leading one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Under his leadership, Hilton has grown into a global powerhouse across 17 different hospitality brands and nearly 6,000 properties in 120 countries and territories. Nassetta is a distinguished industry leader, having been named among Barron’s America’s Best CEOs, a three-time Arthur M. Blank Leadership Award winner, and most recently by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the Most Influential People in Travel. With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years, Chris has led more than 20 public and private companies, two of which were part of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. Focusing on community and sustainability, Chris is an active advocate for both issues. He serves on the Board of Directors for United Way Worldwide, Marriott International, and is a Global Advisory Council Member of the Clinton Global Initiative. He also served as the Chairman of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, a federal government agency, expanding on his dedication to the industry. Chris’s focus on guest experience through the development of Hilton’s programs, including Wall Street Journal Partnership, Meet With Purpose and more, demonstrates his commitment to pushing the brand forward. Through Chris’s leadership, Hilton has grown to achieve and enjoy transformative success, positioning the hospitality leader one of the most innovative and respected companies of our time.