Hilton has appointed Dino Michael as the global brand head of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hotels & Resorts, effective January 1, 2020. In his role, Michael will spearhead the brand innovation, strategic development and leadership initiatives for both the Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands, building on the continued growth and momentum of each luxury brand. Prior to that, he oversaw global brand development as vice president for Hilton's luxury portfolio to drive expansion of the brands' international footprint through ensuring the growth of strong relationships between owners, brand and operations.