Bio

Chris Nassetta is President and Chief Executive Officer of Hilton, which has the best-performing portfolio of brands in the business, with 18 brands positioned across more than 6,800 properties in 122 countries and territories. Prior to joining Hilton in 2007, Chris was President and Chief Executive Officer of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a position he held since 2000. He joined Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in 1995 as Executive Vice President and was elected Chief Operating Officer in 1997. Chris also serves on multiple boards, including is the immediate past chairman of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Chris graduated from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce with a degree in finance. He currently serves on the McIntire School of Commerce Advisory Board.