Hutchinson assumed his current role in 2024. In the Middle East & Africa, Hilton has over 350 hotels across 14 brands. Its openings and debuts between 2024 and 2025 include Signia by Hilton Amman, Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour, Hampton by Hilton Kuwait Salmiya, The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hampton by Hilton Sharma. Hilton partnered with Aldar in May 2025 to open Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Residences. Hutchinson is also vice chairman of the Dubai Hotels Business Group and is part of Hilton’s EMEA executive committee.