Javier Águila was appointed as Executive Vice President, President, Inclusive Collection in March 2025. In this role, Mr. Águila is responsible for leading all aspects of Hyatt’s Inclusive
Collection globally, including oversight of development, brand leadership, and operations. From
October 2022 to July 2025, Mr. Águila served as Group President, Europe, Africa, & Middle
East (EAME), where he was responsible for leading the strategic growth and overall operations
of Hyatt’s portfolio in EAME. Previously, he served as Group President, AMResorts Europe,
and Global Strategy at Apple Leisure Group (ALG), which became part of Hyatt in 2021. Prior
to that, Mr. Águila founded Alua Hotels & Resorts, a Spanish hotel group of all-inclusive and
leisure properties, and served as Chief Executive Officer until the company was acquired by
ALG in 2019. From 2012-2015, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Orizonia Corporation, a
tour operator in Spain.
Before starting his career in the hospitality and travel sector, Mr. Águila worked for more than
10 years in private equity and management consulting at The Carlyle Group, McKinsey &
Company, and Booz Allen Hamilton.