Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Managing Director for its operations in Europe and the Americas, effective from January 1, 2025. Aguilar succeeds Ramón Aragonés, who retired at the end of 2024 but will continue as a member of the Board of Directors and Non-Executive Vice-President.
With over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, Gonzalo Aguilar brings extensive expertise in growth and profitability. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Marriott International, where he was instrumental in integrating the AC Hotels brand and achieving key strategic goals. Aguilar began his career as a restaurant manager in Colorado and progressed through various leadership roles over the years.
“Gonzalo’s expertise, leadership and in-depth knowledge of the multi-brand and asset-light hotel landscape make him the ideal choice to guide Minor Hotels Europe & Americas through this new phase of strategic growth in a high-value region,”- Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and President of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas.
In his new role at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, Aguilar will focus on strengthening the integration of the group’s brand portfolio across regions, with a particular emphasis on expanding hotel openings in key markets, especially within the luxury and resort segments. This is in line with Minor Hotels’ strategy of achieving sustainable growth through an optimal mix of ownership, management, and franchise models, as part of its ‘asset right’ policy.
“Joining this visionary hotel group is an opportunity that I welcome with great enthusiasm. I look forward to working with our talented teams to continue to build on the company’s excellent performance. With our globally recognised brand portfolio and ambitious expansion plans, we are well positioned for continued success in the most profitable segments of the market.” – Gonzalo Aguilar, CEO of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
Aguilar’s appointment will be officially confirmed during the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled to take place before June 30, 2025. During his transition, he has been working closely with Ramón Aragonés to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.
