Hilton has appointed Andreas Lackner Vice President Operations, Africa & Indian Ocean (A&IO).
Lackner has a wealth of hospitality experience, including 20 years at Hilton. He will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of Hilton’s portfolio of managed hotels across A&IO, where the company operates 44 properties across eight brands – with another 65 properties currently under development.
He has served in a variety of roles in Europe, including most recently as Vice President, Area Brand Management, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) where he was responsible for implementing new product offerings and driving service standards across ten Hilton brands in the EMEA region.