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Chris Nassetta
Christopher J. Nassetta is president and CEO of Hilton, a global hotel company whose brands operate through owned, managed, and franchised properties. He has led Hilton since 2007, overseeing the expansion of its hotel network and brands. Before Hilton, he was CEO of Host Hotels & Resorts, the lodging real estate investment trust, and led development at The Oliver Carr Company.
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Career
Nassetta began his real estate career at The Oliver Carr Company, where he spent seven years and became chief development officer. In 1991, he co-founded Bailey Capital, a real estate investment and advisory firm. He joined Host Hotels & Resorts in 1995, became COO in 1997, and served as its president and CEO from 2000. He joined Hilton as president and CEO in 2007.
Real Estate and Hospitality
Nassetta's experience spans commercial development, hotel ownership, and hotel operations. At Host, he led a public company whose business centered on lodging real estate. At Hilton, his remit is broader: the company describes its model as brand-led, network-driven, and platform-enabled, with hotels across nearly 140 countries and territories. Hilton's growth under Nassetta has included expansion of both its brand portfolio and its global property and room counts.
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