Matthew J. (Matt) Hart has had a distinguished career of leadership in finance and governance positions for some of the top public companies and non-profits in the United States.
He joined Hilton Hotels Corporation in 1996 as chief financial officer and later served as president and chief operating officer for the global hotel brand, where he remained until 2007. During his time at Hilton Hotels, Hart was responsible for all operational aspects of Hilton Hotels, including owned and managed hotel operations, franchising, and brand development. Prior to joining Hilton in 1996, Hart was senior vice president and treasurer for the Walt Disney Company, where he was responsible for the company’s corporate and project financing activities.
Hart is currently chairman of the board for AMH (formerly American Homes 4 Rent) and is on the board of directors of American Airlines and Air Lease Corporation. He is also a board member and past chairman of Heal the Bay, a Santa Monica-based environmental organization.
Hart graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University and received a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He and his family live in Los Angeles, California.