Christian Charnaux Returns to Hilton as Chief Development Officer

Company - People | Jun 12, 2025 | EIN

Christian Charnaux Returns to Hilton as Chief Development Officer

Christian Charnaux is returning to Hilton as executive vice president and chief development officer, effective July 1, 2025. Charnaux will report to CEO Chris Nassetta and serve on the executive committee. Previously, Charnaux was chief growth officer at Inspire Brands and held various roles at Hilton from 2009 to 2018, including senior vice president of corporate finance. Charnaux's return comes as the company experiences significant momentum and seeks to expand its global footprint. His extensive experience in brand management, commercial strategy, and finance will support Hilton's growth agenda. Charnaux served on boards related to food service and inclusive innovation, further enhancing his adeptness in transformative leadership roles.

Sectors

  • Hospitality
  • Food and Beverage
  • Corporate Finance

Geography

  • United States – Hilton is headquartered in the United States, and both Hilton and Inspire Brands operate majorly within this geography.
  • Global – Hilton's operations span worldwide, and Christian Charnaux's role is crucial to accelerating global growth.

Industry

  • Hospitality – Hilton operates within the hospitality industry, focusing on providing lodging and accommodation services globally.
  • Food and Beverage – Christian Charnaux's previous role at Inspire Brands, a major player in the food and beverage sector, underlines the relevance of this industry.
  • Corporate Finance – Charnaux's experience in corporate finance, including his role as senior vice president of corporate finance at Hilton, highlights this industry's applicability.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Christian CharnauxChief Development OfficerPeopleChristian Charnaux has been appointed as the executive vice president and chief development officer at Hilton.
    HiltonEmployer/Target CompanyCompanyGlobal hospitality company where Christian Charnaux will assume his new role.
    Inspire BrandsFormer EmployerCompanyA global restaurant company that owned numerous food brands where Charnaux served as chief growth officer.
    Chris NassettaCEOPeopleCEO of Hilton, to whom Christian Charnaux will report.