Erik Hoag is the Chief Financial Officer at TRAVEL LEISURE, where he directs the company's financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations to support its growth in the dynamic travel and leisure industry. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, Erik brings a wealth of expertise from high-stakes roles in hospitality and consumer services. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from New York University and an MBA from Columbia Business School, laying the foundation for his distinguished career. Before joining TRAVEL LEISURE, Erik served as CFO at a leading global hotel operator, where he orchestrated a $750 million debt refinancing amid market volatility, reducing interest expenses by 20% and enabling aggressive expansion. His prior positions included senior finance leadership at Hilton Worldwide, where he optimized supply chain costs during the 2008 financial crisis, and a stint at KPMG, advising on multimillion-dollar mergers in the leisure sector. Key achievements include driving a 35% increase in EBITDA through data-driven revenue management systems and leading successful IPO preparations for portfolio companies. At TRAVEL LEISURE, Erik has been instrumental in post-pandemic recovery efforts, streamlining operations to achieve record adjusted EBITDA margins and securing strategic partnerships that bolstered membership growth. His visionary approach to sustainable finance and digital transformation continues to position the company for long-term profitability and market leadership.