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James F. Risoleo

President and Chief Executive Officer at HOST HOTELS & RESORTS
Board
Since January 2017
Age
69 years
Tenure
Joined in 1996 as Senior Vice President for Acquisitions and Development, then promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer in 2000, to Executive Vice President and Managing Director for European business in 2012, assumed leadership for West Coast investment activities in 2015, and ultimately became President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2017.

Also at HOST HOTELS & RESORTS

JPA
Julie P. Aslaksen
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
MEL
Michael E. Lentz
Executive Vice President, Development, Design & Construction
NST
Nathan S. Tyrrell
Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

About

James F. Risoleo is 69 years old as of February 2025, marking a career defined by decades of experience in the hospitality and real estate industries. With a legal background as a member of the Bar of the State of Pennsylvania, he has built a reputation for strong leadership and strategic vision over more than 30 years.

Beginning his journey at Host Hotels & Resorts in 1996 as the Senior Vice President for Acquisitions and Development, he quickly advanced through multiple leadership roles. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer in 2000, then as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for European business operations in 2012, and later took charge of West Coast investment activities in 2015.

In January 2017, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, where he has since steered the company toward sustained corporate responsibility, earning ESG recognitions from prestigious institutions such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and CDP. His journey reflects a blend of robust expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to excellence in both domestic and international arenas.

$HST Performance Under James F. Risoleo

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Host Hotels & Resorts Leader of West Coast Investment Activities in addition to Europe 2015 - January 2017 Assumed additional leadership responsibilities prior to CEO promotion
Host Hotels & Resorts Executive Vice President and Managing Director of European Business Activities 2012 - 2015 Appointed to oversee European operations
Host Hotels & Resorts Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer 2000 - 2012 Oversaw investment strategies
Host Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President for Acquisitions and Development 1996 - 2000 Initiated acquisitions and development projects
Host Hotels & Resorts Managing Director of Investments - Europe & West Coast N/A Earlier record with undefined timeframe
Interstate Hotels Corporation Vice President, Development N/A Role prior to joining HST
Westinghouse Electric Corporation Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate N/A Role prior to joining HST

External Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Griffin Realty Trust Board Member Present Current board membership position

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,050,000 AnnualFixed annual salary; no increase from 2022.
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan$273,532 AnnualMatching Contributions: $136,766 and Discretionary Contributions: $136,766.
All Other Compensation$386,359 Annual401(k) Matching: $11,250; 401(k) Discretionary: $11,250; Deferred Matching: $136,766; Deferred Discretionary: $136,766; Perquisites: $52,497.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023