Matthew J. Hart was the President and COO of Hilton Hotels Corporation from May 2004 until October 2007, when the company was acquired by the Blackstone Group.
On May 24, 2007, Hilton's Board of Directors announced that Hart would assume the role of President and CEO of the company effective January 1, 2008.
During his time at Vanderbilt, he was a brother of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
He eventually served as Executive Vice President and CFO for Host Marriott Corporation from 1993 to 1995.
He later served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer for Walt Disney Company from 1995 to 1996.