(TAN): Hyatt Hotels appointed Eben Hewitt as Hyatt’s chief information officer, effective July 18. Hewitt will oversee technology, enterprise applications and cybersecurity for the hotel conglomerate, Hyatt said in a news release.
Hewitt will report to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s chief commercial officer.
“Eben’s tenacity and drive will bring a fresh perspective to Hyatt and play a critical role in scaling our IT platform to grow and diversify our brand and guest offerings,” said Vondrasek. “Our guest-centered IT is grounded in active listening to the needs of our guests, colleagues and owners, and designed to enhance every part of the hospitality experience.”
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Hewitt previously served as chief technology officer at Sabre Hospitality, a leading technology provider for the hospitality industry, serving more than 40,000 hotels and resorts spanning 160 countries. He also brings experience from prior technology leadership roles at Choice Hotels and O’Reilly Media.
“It’s an honor to support and advance Hyatt’s vision of a world of understanding and care. As Hyatt grows, this outstanding technology team is ready to create meaningful personal connections and delight our stakeholders, with empathy at the heart of everything we do,” said Hewitt.
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