Pilar Ellis

Pilar Ellis has extensive experience in sales and marketing leadership within the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Hilton Chicago | Magnificent Mile Suites with Crescent Hotels & Resorts since June 2019. Previous roles include Director of Sales & Marketing at Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago and Strategic Account Director at Meeting Tomorrow, where the focus was on providing event technology services. Pilar has held significant positions in group sales management at notable establishments such as Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, overseeing sales teams, training staff, and implementing strategic plans to enhance market share. Additional experience includes account management and sales direction at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, The Riviera Hotel, and Sofitel LA, where successful repositioning and revenue growth initiatives were key contributions.