Minor Hotels Europe & Americas has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2025
Gonzalo Aguilar joined Minor Hotels in October 2024 and succeeds former CEO, Ramón Aragonés, who retired at the end of 2024 and continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and Non-Executive Vice President.
With over 30 years of hospitality experience—including his most recent senior leadership role as Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Marriott International—Aguilar brings a proven track record in driving growth and profitability to the Minor Hotels team. His leadership was instrumental in integrating the AC Hotels brand into Marriott and achieving significant corporate milestones throughout his career, which has seen him rapidly rise through the ranks from his start as a restaurant manager in Colorado.
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, Gonzalo will focus on strengthening the international integration of Minor’s brand portfolio and accelerating hotel openings in key markets, particularly in the luxury and resort segments, under the company’s ‘asset right’ strategy which drives sustainable growth through an optimised balance of ownership, management, and franchise models.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Chairman of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas said, “Gonzalo’s expertise, leadership, and deep knowledge of the multi-brand, asset-light hotel landscape make him the ideal choice to guide Minor Hotels Europe & Americas through our next phase of strategic growth in this high-value region.”
Gonzalo Aguilar expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “Joining this forward-thinking hospitality group is an opportunity I embrace with great enthusiasm. I look forward to collaborating with our talented teams to build on the company’s excellent performance. With our globally recognised brand portfolio and ambitious expansion plans, we are well-positioned to achieve continued success in the most profitable segments of the market.”
Gonzalo’s appointment will be formalised at the Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, scheduled before June 30, 2025. During his onboarding, he worked closely with Ramón Aragonés to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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