Guy Hutchinson has been named the new president at Hilton for the Middle East and Africa. The role puts him in charge of 285 hotels in the region, either open or in the pipeline, and a combined workforce of more than 29,000 people. He starts the role early next year.
It marks Hutchinson’s return to Hilton for the first time in a decade. He was previously the group’s VP of operations in India. Since 2014, he has been with Rotana, serving as its president and CEO since 2020. Outside of his nine years with Rotana, his entire career was with Hilton. He has held roles such as regional GM for China North for a year as well.
Hutchinson’s appointment follows the passing of Jochem-Jan Sleiffer in April. He will be based at Hilton’s Regional Office in Dubai and report to Simon Vincent, EVP/president, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton.
