Susan Santiago has been named President, U.S. & Canada at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
As a result of strong growth in the Americas region, Hyatt today announced new senior leadership appointments in the Americas region and subregional structure designed to further support Hyatt's continued focus on growth, operational excellence and performance optimization within its largest region. With this new organizational structure, Hyatt's Americas region is now comprised of two subregions: U.S. & Canada and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC), led by two newly appointed subregional presidents, respectively: Susan Santiago and Gabriel Felip who both report to Pete Sears, Group President, Americas, effective January 2024.
In her new role as President, U.S. & Canada, Santiago is responsible for the growth and performance optimization of Hyatt's owned and managed portfolio. She is in her 32nd year with Hyatt and has held numerous positions leading operational performance, most recently as Senior Vice President of Hyatt's Lifestyle Division and Miraval brand.