Chris Nassetta

Hilton

Christopher J. Nassetta is President and Chief Executive Officer for Hilton. He joined the company in 2007.

Previously, Mr. Nassetta 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.

Before joining Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Mr. Nassetta co-founded Bailey Capital Corporation in 1991, where he was responsible for the operations of the real estate investment and advisory firm. Prior to founding Bailey Capital Corporation, he spent seven years at The Oliver Carr Company, ultimately serving as Chief Development Officer. In this role, he was responsible for all development and related activities for one of the largest commercial real estate companies in the mid-Atlantic region.

Mr. Nassetta serves on multiple boards and organizations, including the World Travel & Tourism Council, CoStar Group, Inc. Federal City Council, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., Arlington Free Clinic, and the Real Estate Roundtable.

He graduated from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce with a degree in finance and currently serves on the McIntire School of Commerce Advisory Board.