Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> September 13, 2004

DAVID MICHELS – HILTON GROUP PLC (HLTGY)

DAVID MICHELS was appointed Group Chief Executive of Hilton Group Plc on June 1, 2000. He joined the Board in March 1999 and was appointed Chief Executive of Hilton International in April 1999. A graduate of the London Hotel School, he was formerly Chief Executive of Stakis Plc and is an Honorary Fellow of the Academy of Food and Wine Service. He is also a non-executive director of British Land Plc and Hilton Hotels Corporation. Profile
TWST: What is Hilton Group?

Mr. Michels: Hilton Group is made up of two simple businesses. One is

Ladbrokes, which is a betting business located in the UK, but also doing

business rather well