Lawson Kelly

Lawson Kelly is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in IT operations and infrastructure management. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Systems & Infrastructure at OCC since September 2023, Lawson previously held the role of Global Chief Technology Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation from September 2015 to September 2023. In this role, Lawson oversaw a global technology organization focusing on enterprise architecture, IT operations, and project management. Prior to Hyatt, Lawson served as Vice President of IT Operations and Infrastructure at Essendant, leading shared services and information security initiatives. With a strong background in software development lifecycle management and IT governance, Lawson began a career in various IT management positions after earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1993.