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Hyatt Hotels has announced the appointment of Kristin Oliver as its new chief human resources officer, effective 12 May 2025.
Oliver steps into her new role after Malaika Myers, current chief human resources officer, decided to retire after seven distinguished years.
Oliver joins Hyatt with a background spanning multiple C-suite roles across various functions at HanesBrands, Walgreens, Chico’s, and Walmart.
With 15 years of HR leadership experience at major consumer brands, she brings a proven track record of building “cohesive”, “high-performing” teams.
She will be responsible for setting and implementing Hyatt’s global HR strategy for future growth.
Oliver will be relocating from North Carolina in the coming months and will be based at Hyatt’s global headquarters in Chicago.
Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s president and CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kristin to the Hyatt family. As Hyatt evolves into a more brand-focused, agile enterprise, Kristin’s extensive experience and purpose-driven approach will guide our focus on the capabilities and talent needed to move our strategy forward.
“Malaika’s leadership has been transformative for our organization. Her unwavering commitment to our values, colleague wellbeing and fostering open dialogue around mental health has left an indelible mark on Hyatt’s culture. Our global Opportunity Youth program RiseHY, which Malaika championed, is nearing its ambitious goal of 10,000 hires. We are deeply grateful for her contributions and wish her the very best.”
