Staffing

Hilton executive joins Focus Brands Board of Directors

February 12, 2024

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has added Phil Cordellto its Board of Directors. The Global Category Head Lifestyle and New Brands at Hilton Hotels is a franchise industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience.

"Throughout Phil's tenure with Hilton Hotels, he has worked across multiple brands and helped to drive a strong culture of excellence," Jim Holthouser, CEO of Focus Brands, said in a company press release. "He brings a unique perspective to our brands and our company, and as we continue to evolve and grow our iconic brands, I have no doubt Phil will valuably contribute to our future success."

Through the course of his career at Hilton, Cordell has led the Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn brands in the Americas as well as globally. In his role as Global Category Head of Lifestyle and New Brands, he oversees the growth and development of Hilton's Lifestyle Brands and the development and launch of new brands.

Most recently, he led the launches of Tempo by Hilton in 2020 and Motto by Hilton in late 2018.