Christian Charnaux returns to Hilton from Inspire Brands, where he served as Chief Growth Officer, overseeing the expansion of brands such as Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Dunkin’. In his new role at Hilton, Charnaux will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, Hilton’s president and CEO, and will be part of the company’s executive committee.
“We are delighted to be welcoming Christian back to Hilton and grateful to Kevin for his tremendous leadership during this period,” “Christian is joining at a time of incredible momentum for our business and will play a critical role in helping us accelerate our global growth agenda.With his experience and focus, we will continue building on our network effect – giving more guests even more places to stay for every stay occasion.” – Christopher J. Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton
Christian Charnaux brings a wealth of experience from his previous tenure at Hilton, where he held several key roles in brand management, commercial, and finance, including leading Hilton’s Investor Relations efforts. His background also includes positions at the Boston Consulting Group and J.P. Morgan, where he focused on the travel and consumer product sectors.
EMEA region and beyond. This can also be confirmed by the recent appointments of Anne-Marie D’Angelo as Hilton’s Executive Vice-President & General Counsel, while Katherine Lugar has been appointed Executive Vice-President of Corporate Affairs. These strategic appointments highlight Hilton’s commitment to enhancing its leadership capabilities as it drives growth and innovation across its global operations.
“Having previously worked with Chris Nassetta and with many on the leadership team, I know the extraordinary culture and business to which I am returning, and I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about it,” said Charnaux. “I look forward to working collaboratively with our teams and owners as we continue to build on Hilton’s record-breaking results.” – Christian Charnaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Hilton
Hilton’s continued global expansion will benefit from Charnaux’s expertise as the company looks to build on its strong momentum and enhance its network of hotels worldwide.
