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1 Hilton Worldwide Development Team Contacts Middle East & Asia Pacific 2010

2 Our trusted portfolio of more than 3,500 owned, managed and franchised hotels in over 80 countries includes some of the best known and highly regarded brands.

hiltondevelopment.com Contacts Middle East & Asia Pacific When you choose Hilton Worldwide as a development partner, your hotel will benefit from what we call The Hilton Engine.

Our experienced representatives are strategically positioned in countries across Middle East & Asia Pacific, ready and on-hand to add real value to your development project. Andrew J.

4 hiltondevelopment.com Contacts Middle East & Asia Pacific When you choose Hilton Worldwide as a development partner, your hotel will benefit from what we call The Hilton Engine. The Hilton Engine is a suite of industry leading tools and resources that support and drive our hotels. Comprising Distribution, Sales & Marketing, Global Brand Services, OnQ Technology and Hilton HHonors, it is what sets us apart from the competition and ensures the continued success of our properties. We are continually expanding our Development resources across the International marketplace. Our experienced representatives are strategically positioned in countries across Middle East & Asia Pacific, ready and on-hand to add real value to your development project. Andrew J. Clough Senior Vice President Development Middle East & Asia Pacific T: andrew.clough@hilton.com Andrew took on responsibility for the Middle East and Asia Pacific Hilton development team in January This followed several years in senior financial, sales and marketing roles covering Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Based in Singapore, he has grown the region s team to its current strength of almost 30 development directors, managers and administration support personnel. Andrew devotes most of his leisure time to his young family, and indulging his passion for travel and music. He is also a mountain biker and runner. Central Contacts Jinjie Xu Senior Development Manager Middle East & Asia Pacific M: jinjie.xu@hilton.com A graduate of the prestigious two-year MBA program at the Institut de Management Hôtelier International, Jinjie joined Hilton in January In addition to sourcing deals for the Asia Pacific development team, Jinjie provides her colleagues with market research insights and marketing support, including arranging Hilton Worldwide s presence at key trade shows in the region.as well as loving travel, Jinjie enjoys evenings at home with a good movie and time spent with friends. Huan Liu Development Manager Middle East & Asia Pacific M: huan.liu@hilton.com Huan joined the Hilton Worldwide development Team in January 2010 after working for a major hotel brand in China. An integral part of the team, Huan will draw on her considerable experience to expand the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands in the Asia Pacific region. Huan has an Information Systems Degree from Xi an University of Technology and is also a graduate of Switzerland s prestigious École hôtelière de Lausanne - the oldest institute of hospitality management in the world. She loves travelling, a passion that combines well with her enjoyment of world cuisines and the building of a large postcard collection!

5 Carlos Khneisser Senior Middle East M: Prior to joining the team in January 2009, Carlos worked for one of the big four global audit and consulting firms, and as a Finance Director with major hospitality brands throughout Europe and the Middle East. A Certified Public Accountant with a degree in Finance, Carlos is responsible for driving forward the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands in the Middle East and North Africa. An enthusiastic and talented cook who enjoys reading about history, Carlos also loves anything to do with engines, particularly Formula 1. Paul Rosenberg-Grosjean Development Manager Middle East M: paul.rosenberg@hilton.com Born into the hotel industry, Paul studied hospitality management at the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland. His financial specialism brought him to Dubai as a Consultant, earning him a thorough understanding of the Middle Eastern and North African hotel markets. Since joining in October 2009, Paul supports the Middle East development Team by driving the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands growth throughout the region. Passions for football, F1, archaeology and learning languages (six is his current tally) all vie for Paul s attention in his spare time. Nisrine Karazi Middle East M: nisrine.karazi@hilton.com Nisrine, who joined the Hilton Development Team in June 2010, is responsible for developing the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands throughout the Middle East & Africa. Nisrine knows the region and role well, having previously worked in development for four years for another global hospitality company. With degrees in Economics and Finance from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Nisrine is on the MBA programme at the American University in Dubai. In her leisure time, Nisrine is a keen tennis player and enjoys travel. Abhijit Beej Das Senior India M: abhijit.das@hilton.com Beej joined Hilton s Mumbai-based development team from the US in June His private equity and venture capital experience as a corporate lawyer have given Beej the skills required to effectively source, negotiate and close deals. Leveraging his Indian background and US investment community contacts, Beej acts as a safe pair of hands for US-based investors seeking opportunities in the rapidly expanding Indian market. A fan of baseball and sailing, Beej also enjoys reading contemporary non-fiction and spotting the best vintages in India s maturing wine market. Rajesh Punjabi Vice President Development India M: rajesh.punjabi@hilton.com A chartered accountant, Rajesh spent 13 years in consulting and then investment banking before joining the Hilton development team in Mumbai in January Recruited to maximize Hilton s presence in the rapidly growing Indian market, Rajesh applies his financial skills to deal finding and negotiation, using his local market knowledge to create relationships with key partners in the region. Together with his wife, Rajesh has introduced salsa dancing to his local community in Mumbai and is a keen fan of jazz and Latin music. Komal Gopalani India M: Komal.gopalani@hilton.com Komal joined the Hilton Development Team in June 2010 to help grow the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands throughout India. Before this, Komal spent six years as a hotel consultant developing her deep knowledge of the hotel sector in the sub-continent. Since earning a higher diploma in hotel management from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Komal has worked in hotel development with leading international brands in the USA and Europe. Komal is a voracious reader. She relaxes with a daily yoga session and plans to extend her already extensive travel experience to locations off the beaten track. Francis Lee Wee Hau Vice President Development M: weehau.lee@hilton.com An MBA graduate of INSEAD with Master s degrees in finance and law, Francis joined Hilton development s Shanghai office in July 2005 to lead the expansion of all Hilton Worldwide s portfolio of brands in China and Mongolia. Formerly a corporate finance lawyer, Francis brings to his role an in-depth knowledge of the private equity and venture capital markets.francis enjoys travel, exploring ancient villages in the remoter areas of China and discovering the history and culture of the places he visits. Justine Jing Senior M: justine.jing@hilton.com With an MSc in finance, an MBA and a strong background in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions in the public utilities sector, Justine is ideally equipped for her current role. Based in Shanghai, Justine joined Hilton in January 2007 and is a key member of the China development Team. Justine loves travel, but also enjoys spending time with her family. A lover of Chinese painting and calligraphy, she is also a devotee of traditional Peking Opera.

6 Alphonse Yan M: Based in the Shanghai office, Alphonse aims to increase the presence of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands in China. Having studied business and later acquired master degrees in law and international affairs, Alphonse worked previously in the aviation sector on a range of sales, marketing, operations and planning roles. A self-confessed travel addict, Alphonse has visited over 200 cities across the globe. When not exploring, he enjoys reading, swimming, hiking, playing table tennis and badminton. Ivy Bian Development Manager M: ivy.bian@hilton.com Ivy joined the Hilton Development Team in January 2009 to support the creation and implementation of development strategies, and has taken a lead in marketing and PR activities across the China region. She has a bachelor s degree from Fudan University and an MBA from IMHI-ESSEC in Paris. There she specialised in real estate, luxury hotels and brand management. Ivy also has extensive experience in hotel management, particularly during the pre-opening phase. In her leisure time, when not travelling to new and exciting destinations across the globe, Ivy enjoys swimming, badminton, yoga and quiet relaxation with books and movies. Kitmun Fung M: kitmun.fung@hilton.com Before joining the Hilton team in December 2007, Kitmun worked in development and acquisitions for a major hospitality brand, as a securities analyst and as a venture capitalist. A chartered certified financial analyst with an MBA, Kitmun is based in the Shanghai office, where she is responsible for developing the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands in China and Mongolia. A former marathon runner, Kitmun spends her leisure time working out in the gym; she is also an avid reader and has a passion for jazz. James Wei M: james.wei@hilton.com Based in Shanghai, and a member of the Development Team since July 2010, James is responsible for developing the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands throughout Greater China. With an MBA from Nanjing University and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University s School of Hotel Administration, James has extensive hotel consultancy experience from his time with a large global hospitality consulting firm. He has also previously worked in a development role for another major hotel company. An occasional badminton player, James enjoys travel and spending his leisure time with his wife and young son. Mabel Kwan Asia M: mabel.kwan@hilton.com Mabel joined the Hilton development team s Singapore office in January 2007 to focus on expanding the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands throughout South East Asia. With a background in aviation sector investment and finance, she has practical experience of asset management, which helps her to better understand the needs of Hilton partners. A classically trained pianist and accomplished pool player, Mabel particularly loves spending time with friends, sharing good food and good music. She also makes time to volunteer for a local charity. Guy Phillips Vice President Development Southeast Asia and Japan, Korea & Micronesia M: guy.phillips@hilton.com Having worked for major global brands in hotel operations throughout Asia Pacific and acquired an MBA from INSEAD, Guy joined the Hilton development team in March He is currently responsible for the Asia development team, which includes the key strategic markets of South East Asia, Japan and Korea. Guy is a keen sports fan, following Formula 1 as well as watching rugby, playing golf, tennis and cricket, but prefers to devote most of his leisure time to his young family. Alexander Dadak Asia M: alexander.dadak@hilton.com As a development Director, Alexander has been responsible for sourcing and managing deals with Hilton partners since January He joined the Singapore Hilton development team three years earlier as an analyst, having started at Hilton on the Elevator Graduate Trainee Programme. Alexander learnt the hotel trade at the Hilton Resort & Spa in Kuwait, and then at the Hilton Tokyo. His interests include mountain biking and road cycling and, through his extensive traveling, Alexander has developed a passion for Spanish cuisine and New World wines. Hirohisa Fujimoto Japan M: hirohisa.fujimoto@hilton.com The first member of the Hilton development team to be based in Japan, Hirohisa s hotel background covers operations, development and investment throughout Asia. Now focusing on expanding the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands in the region, he took up his current role in January A keen sportsman, Hirohisa enjoys playing tennis and golf, and when near the ocean likes nothing more than to go scuba diving. He also loves to travel and unwind with a good historical novel.

7 Robert Scullin Vice President Development Australasia M: With over 20 years financial experience in the hospitality industry, Robert joined Hilton in 1997 as Area Director of Finance for Asia Pacific in Singapore. After becoming Hilton Vice President of Finance for the Middle East and Asia Pacific, he returned home to Australia in July 2007 to launch the Hilton development team for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Power boating and jet skiing being his passions, Robert enjoys spending time on the water with his family, and plays squash at competition level.

8 Wherever you are in the world, we have highly skilled members of our Hilton Worldwide development Team available to discuss investment opportunities. Their specialist local knowledge and commercial market experience means that whatever your requirement, we can help you invest in the best way possible and welcome you personally into the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands. Contact your local representative and discover the benefits of joining Hilton Worldwide. It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Conrad N. Hilton hiltondevelopment.com 2010 Hilton Worldwide July 2010

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