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    James F. Risoleo

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Host Hotels & Resorts Inc
    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 Inc

    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