Hilton Worldwide Names Thomas Baltimore, Jr. CEO Of Planned REIT - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Hilton Worldwide (HLT) announced the appointment of Thomas Baltimore, Jr. as president and chief executive officer and Sean Dell'Orto as chief financial officer of the planned real estate investment trust that is expected to form following its separation from Hilton Worldwide later in the current year.

Baltimore most recently served as president and CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment trust that he co-founded with Robert Johnson. Dell'Orto serves as Hilton Worldwide's senior vice president and treasurer.

Baltimore's appointment as CEO of the planned REIT is effective May 16. Dell'Orto will continue to serve as senior vice president and treasurer for Hilton Worldwide.