Hilton Names Aaron Radelet VP, Global Communications and Public Relations
MCLEAN, VA, August 12, 2009 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that Aaron C. Radelet has joined the company as Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations. Radelet reports to Ellen Gonda, Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations.
Radelet has extensive experience managing strategic communications initiatives at Fortune 100 companies. At Sprint Nextel, he managed public relations for mobile entertainment applications, including successful announcements with major movie studios, TV networks and music labels. Additionally, Radelet supported communications for the NASCAR Nextel Cup sponsorship and product launches including International Direct Connect in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Peru. At AOL Time Warner, he led initiatives for AOL 8.0, AOL for Mac OS X and other services.
Radelet began his career at Shandwick International with clients that included The White House, GM, Ford and Northwest Airlines. He was also the principal spokesperson for MicroStrategy, a high-profile software developer in the Washington, D.C. region with several international offices.
'I am delighted to welcome Aaron to the team as we settle into our new world headquarters in McLean, Virginia,' said Gonda. 'We look forward to tapping Aaron's expertise to ensure our guests and other key audiences are aware in every way possible of Hilton's leadership in the hospitality industry.'
Radelet earned his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations from Grand Valley State University.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
