Christian H. Charnaux serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., where he leads the company's global development strategy, overseeing a robust pipeline of over 3,000 hotels in the pipeline representing more than 500,000 rooms. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate industries, Charnaux has been instrumental in driving Hilton's expansion across key markets, forging strategic partnerships with owners and investors, and pioneering innovative development models that have accelerated brand growth worldwide. Charnaux joined Hilton in 2015 after a distinguished career that included senior leadership roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he spearheaded development initiatives in Europe and the Middle East, and earlier positions at AccorHotels focusing on asset management and new hotel openings. His achievements include securing landmark deals that added thousands of rooms to Hilton's portfolio, such as major conversions and management agreements in high-growth regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Under his guidance, Hilton has consistently outperformed industry benchmarks in development velocity, earning recognition from organizations like the International Society of Hospitality Consultants for excellence in global expansion. In his current role, Charnaux champions sustainable development practices and adaptive strategies to navigate market dynamics, including the post-pandemic recovery and emerging trends in luxury and lifestyle segments. His visionary leadership has positioned Hilton as the fastest-growing major hotel company, with a focus on long-term value creation for stakeholders and a commitment to responsible growth that aligns with environmental and community goals.