John Wallis

Former CMO and Global Leader of Key Strategic Initiatives, Hyatt Hotels

John Wallis is a leadership and management expert, having spearheaded far-flung international teams, positioned multiple global brands and steered ground-level operations for enterprises on six continents. His 35-year career at Hyatt Hotels started as a food and beverage manager in Nice, France, and then culminated in his roles as global CMO and then global leader of key strategic initiatives for the multinational hospitality company. He now serves as a member of the board of directors for StayBoutique, an authenticated selection of independently owned boutique hotels.