Hyatt Hotels Corporation has implemented strategic leadership changes that align with its growth objectives, particularly within the all-inclusive segment. These transitions, effective July 1, 2025, position the company to capitalize on development opportunities across multiple markets.
Hyatt Executive Team Evolves for Future Success
Marc Jacheet has assumed his role as Group President for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME) following a comprehensive transition period led by Javier Aguila. During his tenure since 2022, Aguila led the EAME region to significant growth, establishing a strong foundation for Jacheet to build upon.
In a strategic shift, Aguila now leads the Inclusive Collection portfolio globally, overseeing development, brand leadership and operations. This move underscores Hyatt’s substantial growth potential in the all-inclusive segment worldwide. Recent milestones reflect this commitment, including the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts in 2024, a joint venture with Grupo Piñero that brought Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts into the fold, as well as the 2021 acquisition of Apple Leisure Group.
Longtime Hyatt executive Jim Chu has transitioned from Chief Growth Officer to the newly created position of Head of Owner Relations, also effective July 1. This change brings focused leadership to property-owner relationships. During this transition, Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, has temporarily assumed the responsibilities of Chief Growth Officer, managing development strategy and transactions.
“These leadership changes reflect Hyatt’s commitment to evolving our structure and aligning top talent with our most significant opportunities,” said Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO, Hyatt, in a press statement. “Javier Aguila’s laser focus on the expanded Inclusive Collection underscores the strategic importance of our all-inclusive business. Marc Jacheet has stepped in seamlessly and is well-positioned to build on EAME’s strong momentum with a keen focus on brand and guest experience. Jim Chu’s new owner-focused role reinforces our commitment to this critical stakeholder group. And having remained closely involved in development throughout my 19 years at Hyatt, I’m energized to support this next chapter as acting Chief Growth Officer. With this team in place, I’m confident we’ll continue to execute our intentional growth strategy and achieve our long-term ambitions.”
The company continues its pattern of strong expansion, achieving industry-leading net room growth for eight consecutive years through 2024. Hyatt’s current pipeline includes approximately 138,000 guestrooms as of the first quarter of 2025, representing a 97 percent increase compared to year-end 2017.
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