Hyatt Veteran Jim Chu Appointed to Newly Created Role of Global Head of Select Service and Franchise Strategy

Hyatt Hotels Corporation | September 21, 2016

CHICAGO (September 19, 2016) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has appointed its longtime executive Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy, designed to strengthen and support the continued growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands. Chu will report to Steve Haggerty, global head of capital strategy, franchising and select service for Hyatt. In addition, Hyatt announced Susan Santiago has been selected as senior vice president, global select service and franchise operations. She will report to Chu. "Strong leadership will continue to propel t...