Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company, has appointed Rudi Jagersbacher area president, operations, Middle East and Africa, effective January 1, 2011.

Jagersbacher will replace Jean-Paul Herzog, who will retire from Hilton Worldwide at the end of the year after 40 years of service.

Ian Carter, president, global operations and development, said: “Jean-Paul has been an important part of the success of our company for the last four decades and we wish him well in his retirement.”

“We are delighted that someone of Rudi’s talent, depth of experience and knowledge of the market will be stepping into the role,” he added.

Jagersbacher is currently area vice president for operations in the Benelux, Nordic and Italy. He will remain in his current post until he assumes his new position. – TradeArabia News Service