Hilton Appoints New Head of Corporate Affairs
November 21 2016 - 9:05AM
Business Wire
Extensive Policy and Communications
Experience includes Serving as a Senior White House Advisor
and Top U.S. Senate Aide
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Katie Beirne Fallon as senior vice
president and global head of corporate affairs. She previously
served as a senior advisor at the White House and a top aide in the
U.S. Senate. Hilton’s corporate affairs department includes
communications, government relations and corporate responsibility
functions globally for the company. Fallon will report to
Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, and serve as
a member of the executive committee.
"As we continue to gain momentum and accelerate our growth
around the world, finding additional ways to connect and engage
with our most critical stakeholders becomes even more important.
Katie is widely admired by both high-ranking Republicans and
Democrats, and her unique perspective on the strategic intersection
between communications and policy will help us strengthen the
Hilton brand and drive value for the business. Together with the
entire corporate affairs team, we are extremely well positioned to
further our industry leadership and differentiate ourselves in the
marketplace," said Nassetta.
“I am honored and excited to join the Hilton team on their
mission to be the world’s most hospitable company,” said Fallon.
“Hilton is renowned for its exceptional customer service, its
pioneering innovation in the industry and its leadership in the
communities it serves. The global hospitality sector has never been
more dynamic, and as Hilton continues to strengthen its competitive
position around the world, I am eager to work with the team in
building upon the terrific heritage and reputation of the
business,” Fallon continued.
Fallon has held senior roles in policy and communications in
Washington, D.C. for over a decade – most recently as director of
legislative affairs at the White House for President Obama. Before
becoming the President’s chief liaison to Members of Congress,
Fallon served as his deputy communications director, responsible
for his strategic communications planning. Prior to her work at the
White House, Fallon held various leadership roles in the U.S.
Senate as a longtime aide to Senator Charles Schumer, including
managing communications and legislative strategy as staff director
for the Democratic Policy and Communications Center and as
legislative director for Senator Schumer.
Before entering politics, Fallon worked in investment banking
and strategic consulting. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she
earned her Bachelor of Arts in government and international studies
from the University of Notre Dame and completed two master’s
degrees in political science at the London School of Economics and
Queens University Belfast as a Marshall Scholar.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
comprising more than 4,800 managed, franchised, owned and leased
hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 789,000 rooms in 104
countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated
to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global
brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio
- A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by
Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer
loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book
directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits
including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as
well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through
the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors
members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room
using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more
information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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