Bill Margaritis, a 33-year communications veteran, is joining Hilton Worldwide later this month as executive VP-corporate affairs.
Most recently senior VP-global communications and investor relations at FedEx Corp., Margaritis will take charge of global internal/external PR, government relations and corporate social responsibility. He'll report to CEO Christopher Nasetta and serve on the company's executive committee.
"After an extensive and thoughtful search, Bill stood out as a highly respected and seasoned leader with a proven track record and the right combination of experience,” said Nassetta in a statement.
Prior to FedEx, Margaritis was VP-PR & marketing communications for Europe, Africa, Middle East & Southwest Asia for Bechtel Corp. and manager for state government affairs for Occidental Petroleum.
He did a US government stint as special assistant for intergovernmental affairs for former Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige.
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