Katherine Lugar to Join Hilton as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

Hilton | February 7, 2023

MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Katherine Lugar as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective April 2023. She most recently served as CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA) and prior to ABA was the president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Hilton's corporate affairs department includes the communications, government affairs and ESG functions globally for the company. Lugar will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, and serve as a member of the executive committee. "I’ve known Katherine for many years and long admired her unique ability to drive b...