Skift Power Rankings: Christopher Nassetta
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Nassetta sees his job as not only expanding Hilton's hotel empire but also advocating for the interests of the broader travel industry.
Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel.
Christopher Nassetta, a Virginia native with a shock of salt-and-pepper hair, has the air of a senior industry statesman. Since taking the reins at Hilton Worldwide in 2007, Nassetta has orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in the hotel group's fortunes while also advocating on behalf of the whole travel industry at the governmental level.
After becoming CEO, Nassetta decided he needed to fix the company's broken cu
