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Chris Silcock

Energizer · DISC type I
President, Global Brands and Commercial Services at Hilton
📍 Watford, England, United Kingdom

As President at Hilton, Chris Silcock directs the strategy for 26 global brands and all commercial services. His leadership covers brand positioning, technology, sales, and marketing. A graduate of the University of Essex, he has been instrumental in Hiltons global sales modernization and recent innovations.

His nearly 30-year career at Hilton reflects a deep personal passion for the hospitality industry and the companys culture. He is committed to fostering strong relationships with guests, partners, and team members, viewing them as central to the companys continued success.

He recently discussed using AI to remove friction for customers and enhance the guest experience on the "NOT DONE" podcast.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
President, Global Brands and Commercial Services
Location
Watford, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Informal
Imaginative
Believer

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Hospitality Brand Strategy
He leads the positioning for Hilton's 26 brands and recently announced new collections, including "Apartment Collection by Hilton, " to meet evolving customer needs.
Customer Loyalty
He oversees Hilton's loyalty programs and has spoken about the importance of partnerships and creating seamless guest experiences to foster lasting relationships.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
President, Global Brands and Commercial Services
Hilton
9-2015 - 1-2024
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Hilton
9-2014 - 9-2015
Global Head, Sales & Revenue Management
Hilton
1-2013 - 9-2014
Senior Vice President, Commercial Services
Hilton
3-2009 - 1-2013
Global Head, Revenue Management
Hilton
In the press

Media appearances

Career Lessons in Leadership - Chris Silcock, Hilton. Featured in Spotify
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How We Build Strong Brands - Chris Silcock, Hilton. Featured in Hospitality Daily
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
University of Essex
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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