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Chris Silcock is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Hilton. He leads the company’s global Commercial team including sales, revenue management, distribution, enterprise data and analytics, marketing, and customer engagement, loyalty &amp; partnerships.

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Mr. Silcock has over 20 years of experience with Hilton, and can be credited with leading the company’s global sales modernization process, and transitioning revenue management to a data-driven discipline delivering consistent and meaningful market outperformance. Mr. Silcock also created Hilton’s first enterprise data and analytics team,&nbsp;bringing advanced analytics to the forefront of real-time decision making.

Prior to this role, Mr. Silcock held a number of positions at the company, including Head of Revenue Management and Online and Regional Marketing, and Vice President of Revenue Management. He has also held a number of regional revenue and project roles across the business, as well as several positions at the company’s properties. Mr. Silcock began his career with Hilton as a catering and banquet waiter at Hilton Watford.

In addition to his time at Hilton, Mr. Silcock worked in a consulting capacity with several hospitality companies, including large international chains, as well as smaller operators and independent hotels across Europe. He currently serves as a member of the board for Groups360, a leading online marketplace for meetings; he previously served on the board of Roomkey, a joint venture of six global hospitality companies, including two years as the board’s chairman. Mr. Silcock holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Computer Studies from University of Essex and studied music prior to his hospitality career.

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EVP & Chief Commercial Officer

Chris Silcock, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer at Hilton.

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Danny Hughes is President of the Americas for Hilton and is based out of the company’s global headquarters in McLean, Virginia.

In this role, Mr. Hughes is responsible for Hilton’s interests in the company’s largest region, spanning nearly 5,720 hotels, 18 brands, and 29 countries across North, Central and South America. He is directly responsible for hotel operations and the coordination of functional leaders across development, brand management, revenue generation, human resources, communications, finance and owner relations in the region.

A 35-year hospitality industry veteran, Mr. Hughes has developed a deep knowledge of the region and the business functions supporting it. His most recent role was SVP and Commercial Director in the Americas, where he led more than 4,000 Team Members and drove growth for Hilton’s portfolio of industry-leading brands. His leadership was central to strengthening the company’s revenue and distribution strategies, while delivering outstanding experiences for Hilton’s guests.

Mr. Hughes also previously served as SVP, Caribbean and Latin America, where he was responsible for the operations of all Hilton-managed properties throughout the region. He has previously held the role of Area Vice President, Caribbean, Central America and Cancun, and worked in several management positions with Hilton across the globe.

He currently serves on the American Hotel &amp; Lodging Association’s Board of Directors and HotelPAC Advisory Committee, the D.C. Policy Center’s Board of Directors, and is a Corporate Board Member for Jobs for America’s Graduates.

Mr. Hughes received a degree in Hotel and Food Services Management from Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom. He currently resides in Vienna, Virginia.

Executive Vice President and President, Americas

Danny Hughes, Executive Vice President and President, Americas at Hilton.

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Laura Fuentes was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in 2020. She joined Hilton in 2013, and has led teams across Human Resources functions including Recruiting, Diversity &amp; Inclusion, Learning &amp; Leadership Development, Total Rewards, People Analytics &amp; Strategy and HR Consulting. Most recently, she served as Chief Talent Officer.

Prior to joining Hilton, Laura spent 6 years at Capital One Financial in various corporate strategy and Human Resources roles: leading workforce analytics, recruitment, and compensation functions for the organization. Prior to Capital One, she worked at McKinsey &amp; Company in their Madrid, New York, and Washington D.C offices, where she served clients across financial services and non-profit sectors.

Laura represents Hilton on the board of directors of MAKERS Women and also serves on the boards of directors of Make-a-Wish Mid-Atlantic and Arlington Free Clinic. Originally from Spain, she holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia, a M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband Will Meyer and two children, Alex and Nico.

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Laura Fuentes, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Hilton.

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Ian and Jordana Fichtenbaum are the co-founders and co-chefs of space technology company Zero G Kitchen. Bound together by their love of space and cooking, Ian and Jordana launched the company with the mission to create a full suite of kitchen appliances for micro-gravity use for long duration space flights of the future.

The first Zero G Kitchen appliance is the oven that will be used to bake the first food item fresh in space – the DoubleTree Cookie. The oven was built in partnership with NanoRacks, the leading commercial company operating on the International Space Station, and designed to freshly prepare small food items, such as cookies and rolls.&nbsp;

Beyond Zero G Kitchen, Ian is a space entrepreneur, businessman, investor and director of Bradford Space, a space systems manufacturing group. He has devoted his work to commercializing space and developing the use of space stations. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Ian loves baked goods, especially Montreal bagels and chocolate chip cookies.&nbsp;

Jordana is social media expert and blogger serving restaurants and hotels, including several well-known chains. Earlier in her career, she served in the New York City Mayor’s Office working under Mayor Bloomberg in the Community Affairs Unit. Aside from Zero G Kitchen, she runs an Instagram account (@WhatsJordanaReading) to share her favorite literary recommendations.

Co-Founders and Co-Chefs, Zero G Kitchen

Ian and Jordana Fichtenbaum, Co-Founders and Co-Chefs, Zero G Kitchen at Hilton.

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Alan Watts is President, Asia Pacific for Hilton. He oversees the operations of over 300 trading hotels across Asia Pacific, as well as the company’s pipeline of more than 500 hotels across 8 brands currently deployed in the region.

Charged with positioning Hilton’s portfolio of brands as best in class in Asia Pacific, Alan leads the company’s strategy to bolster its market share and continue delivering superior performance for hotel owners and investors. This includes driving excellence in operations by developing Hilton’s future talent and being an employer of choice.

Alan joined Hilton in January 2018 with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, where he was most recently Chief Operating Officer for Intercontinental Hotels Group’s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. Recognised for his innovative spirit and strategic leadership skills, Alan’s visionary outlook and strong owner relations have helped bring to life key trading platforms and pipeline hotels in over 40 countries and territories.

Alan is based in the Asia Pacific Head Office in Singapore and leads in-market regional offices in Shanghai, Sydney, Gurgaon and Tokyo.

President, Asia Pacific

Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific at Hilton.

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Simon Vincent is Executive Vice President &amp; President Europe, Middle East &amp; Africa for Hilton. Based in London, Vincent is responsible for more than 600 operating hotels and more than 375 in the development pipeline, across thirteen brands and 70 countries and territories.

Vincent was previously CEO of Opodo, the pan-European online travel agency and COO of Thomas Cook Travel. He has extensive international experience and has also worked in North America and Japan. He spent the early part of his career in International Banking with HSBC.

He sits on Hilton’s global executive committee and is also a non-executive director at iconic London retailer Fortnum &amp; Mason.

Vincent is also a Trustee of Jigsaw School, an independent school for children on the autistic spectrum and a Trustee of Amber Trust – a Charity for Music for blind children.In January 2015 he received an OBE for his services to the hospitality and tourism industries, having been recognized in the New Year Honours List.

EVP & President, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Simon Vincent, EVP & President, Europe, Middle East & Africa at Hilton.

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Mary Murphy has worked at Nanoracks LLC since July 2014. As the Senior Internal Payloads Manager, she oversees Account Managers, managing customer expectations and ensuring efficient use of Nanoracks and NASA resources.&nbsp;

She provides overall project coordination between stakeholders for all customer accounts. She coordinates with business development and financial staff to ensure contractual requirements flow down to payload integration activities. Mary serves as the primary interface between customers and NASA senior management as required. She also interfaces between customers and Nanoracks Operations, Flight Safety, Engineering and Avionics teams. To date, she has managed launch certification for over 150 payloads.&nbsp;

Mary has over 6 years of US government contracting experience (including workshops, labs, cleanrooms, and vehicles). Previously, Mary has worked as a Program Engineer and Project Manager at Advanced Technology Systems Company. She also served as a Teaching Fellow in Project Engineering and Manufacturing at the University of Maryland. In addition, Mary worked as an Assistant Project Manager and Bid Coordinator at Sun Control Systems. Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland (2010) and the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from The Project Management Institute (2013).

Senior Internal Payloads Manager, Nanoracks

Mary Murphy, Senior Internal Payloads Manager, Nanoracks at Hilton.

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Matthew W. Schuyler is the Chief Brand &amp; Communications Officer for Hilton. He is responsible for positioning the company’s portfolio of 18 world-class brands across all 6,400 properties globally. In this role, Mr. Schuyler’s focus is to deliver differentiated, consistent, high-quality brand experiences that delight customers and increase returns for owners. His organization includes Hilton’s brand leadership and owner support functions, the Hilton Supply Management organization, and the global Communications function.

Prior to this role, Mr. Schuyler served most recently as Chief Administrative Officer, and, previously, for 11 years as Chief Human Resources Officer, leading Hilton’s global human resources organization. In his 12 years at Hilton, Mr. Schuyler has driven Hilton’s position as one of the world’s best workplaces, delivering recognition including #1 rankings for the company’s culture and diversity programs around the world.

Mr. Schuyler’s executive experience extends across diverse industries including financial services, technology, and professional services. He has served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Capital One, Senior Vice President of Human Resources with Cisco Systems, Inc. and as a Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Global Human Resources Group.

He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Penn State University. Mr. Schuyler serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Penn State.

Chief Brand & Communications Officer

Matthew W. Schuyler, Chief Brand & Communications Officer at Hilton.

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Teddy Berlin serves as Sr. Director of Brand Management, Signia by Hilton. In his role, Berlin is responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and performance of one of Hilton’s newest brands. Prior to his current role, Berlin served as Director of Brand Management, Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts where he played a key role in the roll out and development of major initiatives for the brand and the company, including Berlin acceleration in the All-Inclusive market segment.

Previously, Berlin was on Hilton’s Global Brand Strategy team where he worked on projects supporting brand growth, the development of new brands, and the strategic positioning of Hilton’s hotel brands within their competitive landscape. He provided strategic support to the company’s brand leaders on critical initiatives and projects.

Prior to Hilton, Berlin worked in the sports and media world for key players including NBC Sports and the National Hockey League.

He earned his MBA from Georgetown University and is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan where he received his Bachelor’s degree.

Berlin is a native of the Washington, D.C. area and currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife Michelle, daughter Parker, and dog Crash.

Senior Director, Brand Management, Signia by Hilton

Teddy Berlin, Senior Director, Brand Management, Signia by Hilton at Hilton.

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Kevin Jacobs is Chief Financial Officer and President, Global Development for Hilton, and leads the company’s finance, real estate, development and architecture and construction functions globally. Mr. Jacobs joined the company in 2008 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy; was elected Treasurer in 2009; was appointed Executive Vice President &amp; Chief of Staff in 2012; assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2013; and added the role of President, Global Development in 2020.

Prior to Hilton, Mr. Jacobs was Senior Vice President, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions and Treasurer of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. Prior to Fairmont Raffles, Mr. Jacobs spent seven years with Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, ultimately serving as Vice President, Corporate Strategy &amp; Investor Relations.&nbsp; Prior to Host, Mr. Jacobs had various roles in the Hospitality Consulting Practice of PwC and the Hospitality Valuation Group of Cushman &amp; Wakefield.

Mr. Jacobs is a member of the Board of Directors of Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., a triple-net, equity REIT (NYSE: OHI) that supports the goals of skilled nursing facility and assisted living facility operators with financing and capital. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Goodwill of Greater Washington, is a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council, is a Trustee on the Cornell Board of Trustees,&nbsp;is a member of the Cornell University Council and of the Dean’s Advisory Board of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the American Hotel &amp; Lodging Association.

Kevin is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.

Chief Financial Officer & President, Global Development

Kevin Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer & President, Global Development at Hilton.

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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 &amp; Resorts, Inc., a position he held since 2000. He joined Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. in 1995 as Executive Vice President and was elected Chief Operating Officer in 1997.

Before joining Host Hotels &amp; 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:

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Mr. Nassetta 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.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Christopher J. Nassetta is President and Chief Executive Officer for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT).

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Alan serves as Global Head of Hilton Garden Inn. He is responsible for overall brand strategy which includes driving growth and development, diversifying and increasing revenue as well a building and sustaining guest loyalty.

Alan has 30+ years of hospitality experience ranging from porter to General Manager to most recently, Global Head of Embassy Suites by Hilton. He started his career with Hilton in 2004 as a Director with the Hilton Garden Inn Brand Performance &amp; Sales Support team, where he became Vice President in 2010. In 2016, he was appointed to his first Global Head role with Embassy Suites by Hilton where he served for four years before being named into his current role.

Alan graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Hospitality Management. After graduation, he worked for several hotels in the Asheville and Charlotte, NC markets before eventually becoming General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown.

Global Brand Head, Hilton Garden Inn

Alan Roberts, Global Brand Head, Hilton Garden Inn at Hilton.

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">portfolio</a> of 18 world-class brands comprising 7,000 properties and 1.1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the 139 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors-mobile-app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors app</a>, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/">stories.hilton.com</a> for more information, and connect with Hilton on  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hiltonnewsroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hiltonnewsroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonnewsroom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hiltonnewsroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.

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The award-winning <a href="https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/index.html">Hilton Garden Inn</a> brand provides business and leisure guests upscale, affordable accommodations and modern amenities for an experience that is simply on another level. The Hilton Garden Inn Promise affirms the brand’s goal to make each guest’s stay better and brighter. Guaranteed. With more than 950 hotels in 55 countries and territories around the world, the brand ensures today’s busy travelers have a bright and satisfying experience, starting with the first hello. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Garden Inn by booking at <a href="https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/index.html">hgi.com</a> or through the industry-leading <a href="https://hiltonhonors3.hilton.com/rs/hilton-honors-mobile-app/">Hilton Honors app</a>. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/">Hilton Honors</a> members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Garden Inn at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/hgi">stories.hilton.com/hgi</a>, and follow the brand on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HiltonGardenInn/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltongardeninn/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hiltongardeninn">Twitter</a>.

The latest news and stories from Hilton Garden Inn across the globe. Read press releases, discover the latest openings and download media assets.

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<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/signia-hilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Signia by Hilton</a> is a dynamic, meetings- and events-focused brand that infuses sophisticated travel and premium experiences into every aspect of the guest experience. Each Signia by Hilton hotel will offer unparalleled meetings and events capabilities with world-class design, state-of-the-art technology and signature food and beverage offerings, all backed by the Hilton name and award-winning <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Honors</a> program. Learn more about Signia by Hilton at <a href="https://stories.hilton.com/signia">stories.hilton.com/signia</a>.

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