MCLEAN, Va.:  Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Sherry

Shery Romello

Romello as senior director, Hilton meetings and product management. Romello reports to Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and leads efforts to advance the positioning and product development for the meeting and convention segment across all Hilton Worldwide brands, with a significant focus on Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Romello joined Hilton Worldwide from the National Association of Convenience Stores where she held the position of vice president, Meetings & Conventions. Romello began her position in January and is based at Hilton Worldwide’s Global Headquarters.

“Our appointment of Sherry in this role represents a bold move – one that demonstrates our innovative thinking and commitment to the evolving meetings profession,” said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “In an industry where meeting professionals are vying for a seat at the executive table and becoming more relevant within their organizations, we have made the strategic decision to hire a meeting professional as our product manager.

Hilton is a longstanding leader in this segment and committed to the success of this important community.”