The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation have announced that it has elected Michael O. Hilton as its newest member. Grandson of Conrad N. Hilton, Mr Hilton previously served as an intern on the Hilton Foundation’s board of directors and as a member of the Foundation’s Generations in Giving (GIG) committee. He currently serves on the Foundation’s Building Committee.
He has nearly three decades of experience working in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as Vice President-Project Management for Hilton Grand Vacations, Mr Hilton is responsible for the overall management of HGV capital projects, as well as budgeting, planning, design and construction for HGV-branded properties.
ÒWe are pleased to welcome Michael O. Hilton to our board,Ó said Steven M. Hilton, Chairman of the board of directors of the Hilton Foundation. ÒAs a family foundation, having descendants of Conrad Hilton on the board is essential in helping to carry on his philanthropic legacy. Michael’s extensive career in hospitality as well as his deep interest in philanthropy make him an excellent fit for our board of directors.Ó
Mr Hilton’s background in hospitality management includes various leadership roles throughout industry sectors ranging from franchising operations to gaming development. Prior to joining Hilton Grand Vacations in 2004, Mr Hilton served a 16-year tenure with Hilton Hotels Corporation (now Hilton Worldwide). In that role, Mr Hilton was instrumental in the development and construction for the Flamingo Casino in Kansas City and the Paris Hilton – Las Vegas, and the repositioning of the Reno Hilton’s 100,000 sq. ft. casino and 2,000-room guest tower. Mr Hilton subsequently was responsible for capital improvements to the company-owned hotels throughout the eastern region of the United States; a key highlight of this role included his involvement in a major conversion of the Waldorf Astoria.
Mr Hilton holds Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Creative Arts from Rollins College. Mr Hilton is a member of the Industry Liaison Council for Saint Leo University’s International Tourism and Hospitality Management division.
As a family foundation, the board of directors at the Hilton Foundation includes a majority of Hilton family members. Our staff administers our financial and grant-making responsibilities and oversees the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
MrÊHilton fills the vacancy left by Eric Hilton, son of Conrad N. Hilton, who passed away on December 10, 2016 at the age of 83. To see a complete list of current board members, please visit our website at http://www.hiltonfoundation.org/people.
