Speaker

Guy Hutchinson

President Middle East & Africa
Hilton

Guy Hutchinson is President, Middle East & Africa (MEA) for Hilton and is a member of Hilton’s Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Executive Committee. Based at Hilton’s Regional Office in Dubai, Hutchinson oversees 137 operating properties across 11 brands in the MEA region, with more than 182 hotels in the pipeline. Together with the team, Hutchinson focuses on providing friendly and reliable stays for guests and above-market returns for owners. Hutchinson brings with him an impressive track record in the hospitality industry, including 15 years working previously with Hilton, holding several managerial positions in Dubai, Japan, China, Australia before serving as Vice President – Operations in India. Most recently, he was CEO of Abu Dhabi based Rotana. During his tenure, Hutchinson led the company’s global expansion plans and launched a new franchise model for the group.