ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hilton
Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) announces the appointment of Gordon
Gurnik as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Gurnik will be responsible for leading global delivery and execution of
enterprise-wide business operations; shared services; new product
development; sales and marketing in Asia; and information technology
services. He will report directly to Mark Wang, president and chief
executive officer, effective Dec. 3, 2018.
Gurnik has more than 30 years of experience in the vacation ownership
and exchange businesses. Most recently, he served as president of RCI, a
worldwide leader in vacation exchange and travel services and the
largest exchange network in the world. In this position, Gurnik led
strategic direction, operations and growth of the company with over 3.8
million member families and 4,300 vacation ownership resorts.
“In a business and industry as dynamic as ours, the COO role is critical
to continue flawless execution and coordination aligned with our
strategic priorities,” says Mark Wang, HGV’s president and CEO. “Gordon
brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience, both domestic and
international, that will complement our strong executive team and
greatly contribute to our performance,” Wang adds. “I’ve known Gordon
for over 20 years and found him to have great judgment, strong values
and a passion for our business. I believe this will only continue to
enhance our 25-year relationship with RCI.”
Gurnik holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Purdue University.
He serves on the board of directors for Christel House International, a
non-profit organization that supports impoverished children throughout
the world. Gurnik also serves as a member of the American Resort
Development Association’s (ARDA) board of directors.
About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) is recognized as a leading
global timeshare company. With headquarters in Orlando, Fla., Hilton
Grand Vacations develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name,
high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations.
The Company also manages and operates two innovative club membership
programs: Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and The Hilton Club®,
providing exclusive exchange, leisure travel and reservation services
for more than 300,000 club members. For more information, visit www.hgv.com
and www.hiltongrandvacations.com.
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Erin Pagán
407-613-3771
Erin.Pagan@hgv.com
Source: Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.