Gonzalo Aguilar has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, effective January 1, 2025. He joined Minor Hotels in October 2024, replacing former CEO Ramón Aragonés, who retired at the end of 2024. Ramón will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and as Non-Executive Vice President.

Aguilar has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Marriott International. He played a vital role in integrating the AC Hotels brand into Marriott and accomplishing significant corporate goals throughout his career, which began as a restaurant manager in Colorado.

In his new position, Aguilar will prioritize strengthening Minor’s brand portfolio across international markets and expediting hotel openings in key locations, focusing particularly on the luxury and resort sectors under the company’s sustainable growth strategy.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Chairman of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, commented on Aguilar’s expertise and leadership, stating, “Gonzalo’s experience and extensive knowledge in the asset-light hotel industry make him the perfect fit for steering Minor Hotels through its next growth phase in this lucrative regional market.”

Aguilar expressed his excitement for the new role: “Joining this innovative hospitality group is an opportunity I warmly welcome. I am eager to work with our talented teams to build on the company’s successful track record. With our globally acclaimed brand portfolio and ambitious expansion strategies, we are positioned to achieve continual success in the highest-performing market segments.”

His appointment will be formalized at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, set to take place before June 30, 2025. During his onboarding, Aguilar closely collaborated with Aragonés to ensure a seamless leadership transition.