Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is strengthening its legal team by appointing Caroline Krass as the new general counsel. Krass, who previously served as the top legal officer at the United States Department of Defense, will join the hospitality giant in March. Her appointment brings significant national security expertise to the company’s executive suite.
Krass is set to replace Anne-Marie D’Angelo, who had been Hilton’s legal chief since September 2023. Before her role at the Defense Department, Krass also served as the general counsel for the Central Intelligence Agency, marking her as a prominent figure in government legal circles. More information about her previous role can be found in a report by Bloomberg Law.
Hilton, like other major players in the hospitality industry, faces numerous legal challenges, including labor, employment, and antitrust issues. These challenges have been a central theme, as illustrated by a previous case involving Hilton’s Anchorage property, where the company was ruled against by a labor board judge for illegally suing a union as reported by Bloomberg Law.
The strategic hire of Krass seems to aim at navigating these complex legal landscapes with a leader who possesses a deep understanding of security and regulatory matters. This appointment was officially announced by Hilton on Tuesday and comes amid broader shifts within the company’s legal department. For further details on this development, please visit the original Bloomberg Law article.