The Company has appointed Gebhard F. Rainer as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt effective August 15, 2012. Rainer currently serves as Managing Director, Europe/Africa/Middle East (EAME) and has been with Hyatt since 1988. He has held operating and finance positions at a number of hotels as well as in Hyatt’s corporate office during his career. Rainer will be based in Chicago.<br /><br />“Gebhard brings a wealth of knowledge in operations, development and finance to the CFO position and his global operating background will serve Hyatt well as we move forward,” said Hoplamazian. “I have known Gebhard for many years, and I am confident that with his leadership he will make a significant contribution to Hyatt in his new role.” Rainer’s successor in EAME will be named at a later date.