SINGAPORE, 16 October 2026: Hilton has announced two key leadership appointments across Asia Pacific — Andrew Ling steps into the role of Regional Head, Focused Service & All Suites Brands, Asia Pacific, and Alex Shockley takes on the role of Senior Director, Lifestyle & Collection Brands, Asia Pacific.
The appointments support Hilton’s continued brand expansion across the region, where its portfolio now spans more than 1,367 hotels, with significant growth opportunities in India, China and Southeast Asia.
With more than seven years at Hilton, Ling will oversee brand strategy, growth, brand stewardship and performance across the Focused Service & All Suites portfolio, comprising Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton.
His appointment comes as Hilton accelerates its expansion in key markets, including plans for 150 Spark by Hilton and 200 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India.
Alex Shockley, who brings almost a decade of international experience with Hilton, will lead the Lifestyle & Collection Brands portfolio across Asia Pacific, including Canopy Hotels, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton and Motto by Hilton.
As Hilton introduces these brands to new markets across Southeast Asia, Vietnam and Hong Kong, and looks to double its lifestyle hotel presence in China, Shockly will focus on strengthening brand presence and delivering distinctive, locally relevant guest experiences.
(Source: Hilton)
