Atish Shah
About Atish Shah
Atish Shah - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Atish Shah serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Since assuming this role, Shah has been responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, strategic financial planning, and investment strategies. His leadership in financial management has been instrumental in guiding the company's financial health and strategic direction.
Past Roles at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Atish Shah previously held several key positions at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Notably, he was the Senior Vice President for Strategy, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Investor Relations. Additionally, Shah served as Hyatt's Interim Chief Financial Officer from April 2015 until March 2016. These roles underscored his expertise in financial strategy and corporate planning within the hospitality industry.
Portfolio Management and Roles at Hilton Hotels Corporation
Before his tenure at Hyatt, Atish Shah was a portfolio manager for a hospitality real estate private equity fund at Lowe Enterprises. Shah's early career includes various roles at Hilton Hotels Corporation from 1998 to 2007, which provided him with a substantial foundation in hospitality finance and management. He also worked as an associate in the hospitality consulting practice of Coopers & Lybrand, LLP (now PwC).
Board Memberships - Dave & Buster’s and Visit Orlando
Atish Shah serves on the Board of Directors for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. and Visit Orlando. His board memberships allow him to contribute his financial and strategic expertise to these organizations, aiding in their growth and development within the entertainment and tourism sectors.
Education - Wharton School and Cornell University
Atish Shah earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the premier business schools in the world. Additionally, he holds a Master of Management in Hospitality and a B.S. with Honors from Cornell University, demonstrating his deep academic grounding in both business and hospitality management.