BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) today
announced the following appointments and executive management changes.
Effective March 1, 2007, the following executives will report directly
to Matthew J. Hart, President and Chief Operating Officer:
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Thomas L. Keltner assumes the title of Executive Vice President,
Hilton Hotels Corporation and Chief Executive Officer � Americas and Global
Brands. In this role, he will have operational responsibility for The Americas,
in addition to overseeing the global Hilton Family of Brands. Mr. Keltner
had been President � Brand Performance and Franchise Development Group.
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Ian R. Carter remains Executive Vice President, Hilton Hotels Corporation
and Chief Executive Officer � Hilton International, with responsibility
for hotel operations outside The Americas.
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James T. �Tim� Harvey assumes the title of Executive Vice President
� Global Distribution Services and Chief Information Officer, overseeing
the company�s distribution activities in addition to its technology programs.
Mr. Harvey had been Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
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Antoine Dagot is promoted to Executive Vice President, Hilton Hotels
Corporation in addition to his existing position as President and Chief
Executive Officer, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, the company�s timeshare
business.
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Molly McKenzie-Swarts is promoted to Executive Vice President �
Human Resources, Diversity and Administration. Ms. McKenzie-Swarts had
been Senior Vice President � Human Resources and Administration.
�These are truly exciting times for our company, and it is our management
strength that will help us continue enhancing our position as the worldwide
lodging industry leader,� Mr. Hart said. �This is a talented and experienced
team of executives, and they in turn lead a group of dedicated professionals
that is the best in the industry.�
Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality
company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 500,000 rooms in more than 80
countries, including 105,000 team members worldwide.
The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of
the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®,
Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton
Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations�,
Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®.
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