San Francisco, Ca., USA – Levi Strauss & Co. announced that Harmit Singh will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 16, 2013.[break]
Mr. Singh brings almost 30 years of experience as a financial leader within the hospitality, restaurant and travel industries. Most recently, Mr. Singh was chief financial officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he successfully led the financial planning and operations for an organization with about 500 hotels across 45 countries.
During his time at Hyatt, he played an important role in establishing the global financial structure, led the company through the IPO process, built a strong balance sheet and drove growth by supporting capital deployment for acquisitions and investments.
In addition to his four years at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and fourteen years of various global leadership roles at Yum! Brands, a restaurant company, (including CFO of Pizza Hut), Mr. Singh also worked at American Express India and Price Waterhouse in India.
Upon his arrival, Kevin Wilson, who has served as interim - December 14, 2012, San Francisco, Ca., USA – Levi Strauss & Co. announced that Harmit Singh will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 16, 2013.
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Mr. Singh brings almost 30 years of experience as a financial leader within the hospitality, restaurant and travel industries. Most recently, Mr. Singh was chief financial officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he successfully led the financial planning and operations for an organization with about 500 hotels across 45 countries.
During his time at Hyatt, he played an important role in establishing the global financial structure, led the company through the IPO process, built a strong balance sheet and drove growth by supporting capital deployment for acquisitions and investments.
In addition to his four years at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and fourteen years of various global leadership roles at Yum! Brands, a restaurant company, (including CFO of Pizza Hut), Mr. Singh also worked at American Express India and Price Waterhouse in India. ■