Hyatt(US:H) Businesswireยท2024-02-20 14:28Core Insights - Hyatt announced new senior leadership appointments and a subregional structure in the Americas to enhance growth and operational excellence [1][3] - The Americas region is now divided into two subregions: U.S. & Canada and Latin America & the Caribbean, each led by newly appointed presidents [1][2] Leadership Appointments - Susan Santiago has been appointed as President, U.S. & Canada, responsible for growth and performance optimization of Hyatt's owned and managed portfolio [2] - Gabriel Felip has been appointed as President, Latin America & Caribbean, overseeing operational performance for all managed and owned Hyatt hotels in the region [2] Organizational Structure - The new structure includes three newly created roles in operations, commercial services, and finance [3] - Yvette Martinez-Edwards is promoted to Senior Vice President, Field Operations, Luxury & Miraval, reporting to Santiago [3] - Shyla Gardner re-joins Hyatt as Vice President, Commercial Services, Latin America & the Caribbean, reporting to Asad Ahmed [3] - Juan Pablo Puerta serves as Senior Vice President, Finance, Latin America & the Caribbean, reporting to Liz Bauer [3][5] Focus on Operational Excellence - Martinez-Edwards will oversee Hyatt's managed luxury and Miraval hotel portfolio, focusing on operational excellence [4] - Gardner will lead a cross-functional team to develop specialized commercial strategies for the LAC market [4] - Puerta is responsible for leading the finance function and driving property performance optimization in Latin America & the Caribbean [5] Company Overview - As of December 31, 2023, Hyatt's portfolio includes over 1,300 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 77 countries [6] - The company operates various brands across different collections, including the Timeless Collection, Boundless Collection, Independent Collection, and Inclusive Collection [7]