HILTON Worldwide has internally promoted and appointed four new people to its Asia-Pacific leadership team.
Ben George was promoted to senior vice president, sales and revenue management, Asia-Pacific, on July 23, 2015. His new role reflects the integration of the leadership of sales and revenue management to drive greater synergy. Prior to this, George was vice president, revenue management, Asia-Pacific.
Michael Slaton’s appointment as vice president, finance, Asia-Pacific, took effect on August 1, 2015. He was previously stationed in the US as vice president, finance, global brands and commercial services. In his new role, Slaton is responsible for all finance and accounting operations and for ensuring financial compliance throughout the region.
Rupert Hallam was promoted to vice president, sales, Asia-Pacific, on July 23, 2015. He is in charge of leading all sales initiatives, as well as building the capability of sales teams across the region. He was most recently the regional director of sales, South-east Asia.
Lastly, Stephen Russell will be promoted to vice president, operational effectiveness, Asia-Pacific, with effect from October 1, 2015. He will be responsible for leading the region’s hotel teams in optimising operational synergies and driving efficiency. He was previously the senior director, finance, pre-opening and growth delivery, Asia-Pacific.
