Paul Harvey appointed Vice President Japan & Micronesia - Hilton International

Hilton International has appointed Paul Harvey as Vice President, Japan and Micronesia. Paul replaces Michael Nigitsch who leaves behind a 22-year career with Hilton for a position as CEO of Ishin Hotels Group Co., Ltd.

Koos Klein, Hilton International President for Middle East and Asia Pacific, said, “Michael has been instrumental in putting Hilton on a growth path and signing three additional Hilton properties in the region in the last two years. The baton is now handed to Paul, whose background in managing the successful LivingWell business, will be fundamental in accelerating this growth and maximizing further development opportunities.”

British born, 43 year old Paul has broad international experience in the hotel industry, predominantly in finance and operations. His work has taken him to Japan on more than 25 occasions.

In 1997, Paul embarked on his career with the Hilton Group PLC as group finance manager, working in Asia, Africa and the Americas. In 1999, he was appointed UK finance director during which time he led the financial integration of Stakis and Hilton in extremely challenging circumstances and managed the growth of the 80 hotels.

Setting his sights on fresh challenges, Paul moved to managing director of LivingWell, Hilton's health club division. Under his leadership, the company expanded its portfolio to 86 clubs, 140,000 members and more than 2,600 staff. He managed the relaunch of the LivingWell brand, doubled the company’s profit within two years and collected the UK’s fitness industry’s most prestigious “Flame” award two years in a row. 

Paul will begin his role as Vice President, Japan and Micronesia on April 12. He said, “Japan is a major area of opportunity for Hilton International and I am looking forward to working with our team to help drive the business forward.”