Hyatt Appoints Julienne Smith as Head of Americas Growth

Julienne Smith back at Hyatt to head Americas growth after IHG stint

The longtime hospitality executive will drive growth across Hyatt’s luxury, lifestyle, classics and essentials brands in the Americas after departing her chief development role at IHG late last year.

Hyatt Appoints Julienne Smith as Head of Americas Growth

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Julienne Smith has been appointed head of Americas growth, where she will lead the company’s brand portfolio expansion across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Smith brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to Hyatt. In her new role, she will advance Hyatt’s brand growth across its Luxury, Lifestyle, Classics, and Essentials brands, deepen relationships with o…