Hilton Creates New Corporate Position
NEW YORK, NY, November 29, 2005. Hilton Hotels Corporation is naming Alexander Mirza to the newly-created position of senior vice president of corporate development.
Leveraging his significant hospitality industry experience in both the corporate and consulting environments, he will be working company-wide on new product development and partnerships, including food and beverage offerings, health clubs and spas, among others. Mirza will be based at the Hilton Hotels Corporation World Headquarters in Beverly Hills and reports directly to Matthew J. Hart, president and chief operating officer.
"I am pleased to appoint Alex Mirza to this newly created position, and am confident in his ability to make a significant contribution to the Hilton Family of Hotels," said Hart. "This new role has the potential to derive significant value for the company by partnering our industry-leading brands with products and services that will enhance our guests' experiences, increase our market share and add to our profitability.
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