# Jim Risoleo

> Jim Risoleo is president, chief executive officer and a director of Host Hotels & Resorts. A Duquesne-trained business graduate and lawyer, he joined Host in 1996, led investment and international activities, and became CEO in January 2017. His work centers on hotel ownership, reinvestment and capital allocation.

- **Role:** President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Host Hotels & Resorts
- **Organizations:** Host Hotels & Resorts, American Hotel & Lodging Association, U.S. Travel Association CEO Roundtable, Real Estate Roundtable, Nareit
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, Duquesne University School of Business, Juris Doctor, Duquesne University School of Law
- **Known for:** Nareit Industry Leadership Award, 2022., Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society Hospitality Executive of the Year, 2024.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1996** — Held senior real estate roles at Westinghouse and Interstate Hotels.
- **1996** — Joined Host as senior vice president for acquisitions and development.
- **2000** — Appointed executive vice president and chief investment officer.
- **2012** — Became executive vice president and managing director of European business activities.
- **2015** — Added leadership of West Coast investment activities.
- **2017** — Became president and CEO in January and joined the board.
- **2021** — Served as Nareit chair.
- **2024** — Named PSHRS Hospitality Executive of the Year.

## Achievements

- Nareit Industry Leadership Award, 2022.
- Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society Hospitality Executive of the Year, 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Host reported Q2 comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 7.0% and raised its full-year RevPAR and Total RevPAR growth outlook to 4.75%-5.25%.
- **2026-04** — Host announced its Nareit Leader in the Light Award for Operations for large-cap REITs.
- **2026-02** — Host sold its Four Seasons resorts in Orlando and Jackson Hole for $1.1 billion.

## Links

- Website: https://www.hosthotels.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-risoleo-ceo

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Last updated: 2026-10-21