Jacheet takes over EMEA, Águila focuses on all-inclusive,
Chiu heads owner relations and CEO Hoplamazian interim growth leader.
CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced that effective
July 1, 2025, Marc Jacheet has officially assumed his role as group president,
Europe, Africa & Middle East (EAME), succeeding Javier Águila, who
dedicated significant time to implement an effective transition and will now focus
exclusively on leading all aspects of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio on
a global basis.
Hyatt said the transitions further aligns the company with
its increased brand focus and accelerated growth ambitions, particularly in the
all-inclusive segment.
As president, Inclusive Collection, Águila will be charged
with leading development, brand leadership, and operations. Hyatt said this move
reflects what it sees as an outsized opportunity in the all-inclusive segment
globally and reinforces its long-term commitment to driving innovation, brand
distinction, and scale in this space.
Growth milestones for Hyatt in the all-inclusive space
include its recent acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, a 2024 joint
venture with Grupo Piñero that includes management of Bahia Principe Hotels
& Resorts-branded properties, as well as Hyatt’s 2021 acquisition of Apple
Leisure Group.
As previously announced, Hyatt veteran Jim Chu, who served
as chief growth officer since 2022, has assumed a new position as head of Owner
Relations, also effective July 1. To ensure continuity during this transition,
Hyatt’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hoplamazian has assumed the
responsibilities of chief growth officer in an interim capacity.
“These leadership changes reflect Hyatt’s commitment to
evolving our structure and aligning top talent with our most significant
opportunities,” Hoplamazian said. “Javier Águila’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.”
Hyatt has a pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms as of
the first quarter of 2025, a 97% increase compared to the end of 2017, it said.