James Holthouser
Chief Executive Officer at Focus Brands LLC
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James E.
Holthouser is currently the Chief Executive Officer at GoTo Foods LLC.
Previously, he held positions at Promus Hotel Corp.
as the Director-Market Research, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. as the Executive Vice President-Global Brands, and Embassy Suites Hotels as the Senior Vice President-Brand Management.
From 1999 to 2005, he served as the Senior Vice President-Brand Management at Homewood Suites By Hilton.
Additionally, he worked as a Principal at Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. from 1979 to 2013.
Mr. Holthouser obtained a graduate degree from the University of Louisville and an MBA from the American Graduate School of Management.
James Holthouser active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Focus Brands LLC
 Focus Brands LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-02-19 |
Former positions of James Holthouser
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Homewood Suites By Hilton
 Homewood Suites By Hilton Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Homewood Suites By Hilton is an upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with over 530 pet-friendly locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The private company is based in Portland, OR. The brand offers spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas, fully-equipped kitchens, and complimentary amenities such as Wi-Fi and hot breakfast. Homewood Suites By Hilton is committed to guest satisfaction and offers a 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Promus Hotel Corp.
 Promus Hotel Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Promus Hotel Corp. owns, franchises, and operates hotels throughout the United States. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Embassy Suites Hotels
 Embassy Suites Hotels Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Embassy Suites Hotels operates a chain of upscale all-suite hotels. It offers two-room suites, each featuring a separate living area, private bedroom and a mini-kitchen. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of James Holthouser
| University of Louisville | Graduate Degree |
| American Graduate School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC. | Consumer Services |
| PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Embassy Suites Hotels operates a chain of upscale all-suite hotels. It offers two-room suites, each featuring a separate living area, private bedroom and a mini-kitchen. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Consumer Services |
Promus Hotel Corp.
Promus Hotel Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Promus Hotel Corp. owns, franchises, and operates hotels throughout the United States. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Consumer Services |
Focus Brands LLC
Focus Brands LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
Homewood Suites By Hilton
Homewood Suites By Hilton Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Homewood Suites By Hilton is an upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with over 530 pet-friendly locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The private company is based in Portland, OR. The brand offers spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas, fully-equipped kitchens, and complimentary amenities such as Wi-Fi and hot breakfast. Homewood Suites By Hilton is committed to guest satisfaction and offers a 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. | Consumer Services |
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