Hyatt Hotels Corp. has appointed Eben Hewitt as the company’s chief information officer. In his new role, Hewitt will oversee technology, enterprise applications and cybersecurity for Hyatt, reporting to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s chief commercial officer.
Hewitt previously served as chief technology officer at Sabre Hospitality, a technology provider for the hospitality industry, serving more than 40,000 hotels and resorts spanning 160 countries. He also held technology leadership roles at Choice Hotels International and O’Reilly Media.
Hewitt also has published books on enterprise architecture, software design and database management systems, including the international bestseller "Technology Strategy Patterns."
“Eben’s tenacity and drive will bring a fresh perspective to Hyatt and play a critical role in scaling our IT platform to grow and diversify our brand and guest offerings,” Vondrasek said. “Our guest-centered IT is grounded in active listening to the needs of our guests, colleagues and owners, and designed to enhance every part of the hospitality experience.”