CLOSING JAN 9TH, 2025

Larry Traxler

Hilton Worldwide / Senior Vice President – Global Head of Design

Larry Traxler joined Hilton in 2009 and as Senior Vice President, of Global Design Services where he is responsible for overseeing the organization’s Architecture, Design, Construction and Renovation efforts. Larry also leads Hilton’s new brand launches and all design refresh initiatives for all 18 brands across the company’s portfolio.

Larry and his talented team of global design professionals work closely with developers, owners, operators, architects and designers to ensure that the brand ethos and unique style of Hilton’s more than 7,300 properties around the world are attained. He and his team are also actively leading the design strategy and rollout for Hilton’s newest brand launches including Motto by Hilton, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, and Tempo by Hilton.

Prior to joining Hilton, Larry was Vice President of design and architecture at Hyatt Hotels. With more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience, his international design expertise spans from early career positions with Jordan Mozer & Associates to his role in Singapore as Design and managing Director for world-renowned Hirsch Bedner Associates. Throughout Larry’s career, he has also held other design leadership positions at award-winning studios including Wilson Associates and Ian Schrager Hotels.

Larry holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.

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