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Hilton Appoints Kolin Pound to Lead Caribbean and Latin America
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Hilton Appoints Kolin Pound to Lead Caribbean and Latin America

Hilton has named former Ares Management executive Kolin Pound as Area President for the Caribbean and Latin America region. Pound will lead operations and drive regional expansion, managing an existing portfolio of 315 properties and a 150-hotel pipeline.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Kolin Pound is appointed Hilton Area President for Caribbean and Latin America.
  2. 2Pound brings private equity and asset management experience from Ares and Walton Street Capital.
  3. 3Hilton currently operates 315 properties in the region with 150 more in the development pipeline.

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Source: eHotelier

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