Full Name
Victor Chalfoun
Job Title
Vice President Operations Sub Sahara Africa & Indian Ocean
Company
Hilton
Speaker Bio
Victor Chalfoun is Vice President, Operations, Sub‑Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean for Hilton. Based at Hilton’s Regional Office in Dubai, Victor oversees a diverse, multi‑brand portfolio of properties trading or under development across Sub‑Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean region.
Victor’s leadership plays an instrumental role in Hilton's commitment to excellence across the region – focusing on operational optimisation, owner relations, talent leadership, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
BACKGROUND
Victor has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, having held progressive senior operational and management roles with Hilton across Africa and the Middle East, including as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre. His career includes leadership roles in South Africa and the UAE, where he delivered strong commercial performance and best‑in‑class guest satisfaction.
Most recently, Victor was Group Chief Operating Officer of Binghatti Holding, a UAE-based real estate developer. He rejoined Hilton as Vice President, Operations, Sub-Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean in January 2026. Victor has served on the boards and governance bodies of joint‑venture and mixed‑use developments, including the Burj Daman Body Corporate Committee.
Victor’s leadership plays an instrumental role in Hilton's commitment to excellence across the region – focusing on operational optimisation, owner relations, talent leadership, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
BACKGROUND
Victor has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, having held progressive senior operational and management roles with Hilton across Africa and the Middle East, including as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre. His career includes leadership roles in South Africa and the UAE, where he delivered strong commercial performance and best‑in‑class guest satisfaction.
Most recently, Victor was Group Chief Operating Officer of Binghatti Holding, a UAE-based real estate developer. He rejoined Hilton as Vice President, Operations, Sub-Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean in January 2026. Victor has served on the boards and governance bodies of joint‑venture and mixed‑use developments, including the Burj Daman Body Corporate Committee.
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