Summary
This 8-K filing from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) announced a change in its Chief Accounting Officer role. Effective December 31, 2015, Paula A. Kuykendall will resign from her position as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. This transition is not due to any disagreements between Ms. Kuykendall and the Company, which is a positive signal for internal stability. Michael W. Duffy, currently the Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 16, 2015. Mr. Duffy brings extensive experience to the role, having served in various controller capacities within Hilton since 2009 and previously holding a Senior Manager position at KPMG LLP. His background as a CPA and CGMA further solidifies his qualifications for this critical financial oversight position.
Key Highlights
- 1Paula A. Kuykendall, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will resign effective December 31, 2015.
- 2Ms. Kuykendall's resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company.
- 3Michael W. Duffy appointed Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 16, 2015.
- 4Mr. Duffy has served Hilton in controller roles since 2009.
- 5Mr. Duffy has prior experience as a Senior Manager at KPMG LLP.
- 6Mr. Duffy is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
- 7The filing was made on September 18, 2015, reporting events from September 15, 2015.