# Mark Hoplamazian

> Mark Hoplamazian is the Chicago-based chairman, president and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. A former president of The Pritzker Organization with an international mergers-and-acquisitions background, he became Hyatt CEO in December 2006 and chairman in February 2026. His tenure includes Hyatt’s 2009 IPO, expansion through acquisitions and a shift toward brand management and fee-based earnings. His public leadership discussions emphasize listening, curiosity and opportunities for people entering hospitality.

- **Role:** Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- **Organizations:** Hyatt Hotels Corporation, The Pritzker Organization (former president), First Boston Corporation (former employer), VF Corporation (director), Aspen Institute (vice chairman of the board of trustees), American Hotel & Lodging Association, World Travel & Tourism Council, World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab, World Business Chicago, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, Skills for Chicagoland’s Future (documented board chair role)
- **From:** Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA in Economics, Harvard College, MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Episcopal Academy
- **Known for:** Led Hyatt through its 2009 IPO., Oversaw acquisitions including Two Roads Hospitality, Apple Leisure Group, Standard International and Playa Hotels & Resorts., Received Chicago Booth’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Corporate Award.

## Career timeline

- **1985–1987** — Worked as a financial analyst at First Boston in New York; his later official biography describes international M&A work.
- **Before 2006** — Spent 17 years advising Pritzker family companies and became president of The Pritzker Organization.
- **2006** — Joined Hyatt’s board in November and became president and CEO in December after an interim assignment.
- **2009** — Led Hyatt through its initial public offering.
- **2018** — Hyatt completed its acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality.
- **2021** — Hyatt acquired Apple Leisure Group.
- **2024** — Received Chicago Booth’s Distinguished Alumni Corporate Award; Hyatt acquired Standard International.
- **2025** — Received Cornell’s Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award; Hyatt acquired Playa and subsequently sold its acquired real estate portfolio.
- **2026** — Became chairman in February while continuing as president and CEO.

## Achievements

- Led Hyatt through its 2009 IPO.
- Oversaw acquisitions including Two Roads Hospitality, Apple Leisure Group, Standard International and Playa Hotels & Resorts.
- Received Chicago Booth’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Corporate Award.
- Received the 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Hyatt appointed Amar Lalvani its first chief creative officer, reporting to Hoplamazian, alongside Lalvani’s Lifestyle Group responsibilities.
- **2026-07** — Hyatt reported Q2 gross fees of $324 million, up 7.8% year over year, and an approximately 154,000-room signed pipeline.
- **2026-02** — Hoplamazian became Hyatt chairman while continuing as president and CEO.
- **2025-12** — Hyatt completed the Playa property portfolio sale to Tortuga; combined with an earlier disposal, sales totaled about $2 billion.

## Links

- Website: https://www.hyatt.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hoplamazian-96446b43
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MarkHoplamazian

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