Robert Webb Joins Hilton as CIO
JULY 20, 2009 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that Robert J. Webb has assumed the position of Chief Information Officer. Webb will report to Paul Brown, Hilton President, Global Brands and Commercial Service.
Webb joins Hilton from Equifax, the Atlanta headquartered global credit information and technology solutions provider, where he held a similar position. Webb has provided leadership for systems strategy, enterprise planning and architecture, information security, technology infrastructure, and outsourcing initiatives across multiple business units since 2004.
Prior to joining Equifax, Webb held executive positions at General Electric including CIO of GE Commercial Finance, GE Global Consumer Finance and GE Energy Services. He has extensive international experience and has lived and worked in Europe, Greater China and Japan as a management consultant for Andersen Consulting and Electronic Data Systems.
"Rob is highly regarded in the information technology field where he has executed key technology transformations at world class organizations," said Brown. "With his international experience and success record driving critical initiatives, Rob is a great addition to Hilton's executive team," Brown added.
Webb holds a BA degree from the University of Western Ontario and received his MBA from the European School of Management in Paris. He has also been active in the Atlanta community through his support of United Way, Habitat for Humanity and Outward Bound..
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