Hyatt Asia Pacific President Transition: David Udell Steps Down, Stephen Ho Succeeds

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the Asia Pacific President transition arrangement: David Udell, who has served as Asia Pacific President since 2014, will step down on December 31, 2026, and Stephen Ho will assume the role of Asia Pacific President effective January 1, 2027. After stepping down, David Udell will continue to participate in Hyatt leadership talent development and luxury brand development as a Senior Advisor. The report states that David Udell joined Hyatt in 1982 as a management trainee and previously served as the first General Manager of Park Hyatt Tokyo and as General Manager of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The transition dates and appointment arrangements have been announced and have not yet taken effect.