Matthew J. Hart

Director photo - Matthew J. Hart

Independent

Director since:

2013

Committees:
  • Audit (Chair)
  • Safety
Education
  • BA, Economics, Sociology, Vanderbilt University
  • MBA, Columbia University

Mr. Hart brings extensive financial and operational leadership experience with expertise in global market expansion, operational safety, financial reporting and corporate governance.

Having served on numerous public company boards and overseen large-scale international operations focused on delivering exceptional experiences in the hospitality and travel industries, Mr. Hart provides valuable insights into financial strategy, capital markets and risk management.

Key skills and experience:

  • Airline / travel / transportation
  • Consumer / customer service
  • Financial / accounting
  • Investment
  • Sustainability
  • Information technology
  • Senior leadership
  • Risk management
  • International leadership

Career highlights:

  • President and Chief Operating Officer, Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) – a global hospitality company (2004 - 2007)
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Hilton Hotels Corporation (1996 - 2004)
  • Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) – a multinational media and entertainment conglomerate (1995 - 1996)

Other current public company directorships:

  • AMH (formerly American Homes 4 Rent) (NYSE: AMH) (2012 - present)
  • Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) (2010 - present)

Past public company directorships:

  • B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) (2009 - 2015)
  • US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) (merged with American Airlines in 2013) (2006 - 2013)
  • Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) (1997 - 2008)
  • America West Holdings Corporation (NYSE: AWA) (merged with US Airways Group Inc. in 2005)
    (2004 - 2005)

Notable affiliations:

  • Board Member, Heal the Bay
  • Board Member, Conrad Hilton Foundation
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