Christopher J. Bilotto serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Service Properties Trust (SERV), a real estate investment trust that owns a diversified portfolio of high-quality hotels and net lease retail properties across the United States. Appointed to this role effective January 1, 2024, Bilotto leads the company's strategic direction, overseeing operations, capital allocation, and investor relations for assets including over 220 hotels operated under brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, as well as approximately 370 service-oriented retail properties leased to major energy companies. His leadership emphasizes operational efficiency, debt management, and value creation for shareholders in a dynamic hospitality and real estate market. Bilotto joined Service Properties Trust in October 2020 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, where he played a pivotal role in navigating the company through the COVID-19 pandemic, including securing critical financing and liquidity measures. Prior to SERV, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation from 2018 to 2020, managing financial strategy during a period of rapid portfolio expansion. Earlier in his career, Bilotto was a Managing Director at RREAF Holdings LLC from 2014 to 2018, focusing on real estate investments, and held senior finance roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and Morgan Stanley, building expertise in hospitality finance, asset management, and structured investments. Under Bilotto's tenure, Service Properties Trust has achieved key milestones, such as completing significant mortgage refinancings, optimizing its capital structure, and enhancing asset performance amid economic challenges. His deep industry knowledge and proven track record in financial leadership have positioned SERV for sustainable growth, earning recognition from investors for prudent stewardship and strategic adaptability in the REIT sector.