{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-29/hilton-grand-vacations-mike-riley-sales-officer","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-29/hilton-grand-vacations-mike-riley-sales-officer.md","title":"Hilton Grand Vacations Names Mike Riley Chief Sales Officer","headline":"Hilton Grand Vacations Promotes Mike Riley to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer as Dusty Tonkin Prepares Exit","description":"Hilton Grand Vacations appointed Mike Riley EVP and chief sales and marketing officer on October 29, 2026, succeeding Dusty Tonkin, who leaves April 1.","section":"Leadership","published_at":"2026-10-29T11:42:21+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-29T11:42:21+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Mike Riley became Hilton Grand Vacations' EVP and chief sales and marketing officer effective October 29, 2026.","Riley succeeds Dusty Tonkin, who will leave the company effective April 1, 2027 after a transition.","Riley has 15 years of experience at Hilton Grand Vacations and led its new buyer growth strategy."],"companies":[{"name":"Hilton Grand Vacations","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003xuf/hilton-grand-vacations","website":"https://www.hiltongrandvacations.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"TradingView","title":"Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (HGV) Names New Chief Sales & Marketing Officer","url":"https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:c0502ca87460f:0-hilton-grand-vacations-inc-hgv-names-new-chief-sales-marketing-officer/"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Leadership","Hilton Grand Vacations"],"body_markdown":"Hilton Grand Vacations appointed Mike Riley as executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer effective October 29, 2026, succeeding Dusty Tonkin, who will leave the company effective April 1, 2027 after a transition. [TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:c0502ca87460f:0-hilton-grand-vacations-inc-hgv-names-new-chief-sales-marketing-officer/) carried the announcement, based on the company's press release distributed by BusinessWire.\n\n## Riley's Fifteen Years at Hilton Grand Vacations\n\nRiley moves into the role with 15 years of experience at [Hilton Grand Vacations](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003xuf/hilton-grand-vacations), according to the announcement. The company said Riley led a new buyer growth strategy before the appointment.\n\nThe handoff takes effect immediately, while Tonkin remains with the company through April 1, 2027 under a transition period. The announcement did not name a replacement for Riley's prior position or describe Tonkin's next role.\n\nHilton Grand Vacations is a publicly traded timeshare company and the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton Worldwide, serving more than 720,000 club members across more than 200 properties, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Orlando. Mark Wang is chief executive officer, Daniel Mathewes is president and chief financial officer, Gordon Gurnik is chief operating officer and Leonard A. Potter is chairman of the board, the same records show.\n\n## Ka Haku Opening and Third-Quarter Results\n\nHilton Grand Vacations opened Ka Haku, a 32-story timeshare tower in Waikiki, on October 2, 2026, Costar reported. The $490 million project is about 40% sold, with first guests expected in January, and it is the company's first Hilton Club-branded property in Hawaii.\n\nThe company said it would report third-quarter 2026 financial results before markets open on October 29, 2026, followed by a teleconference at 9 a.m. ET, Stock Titan reported. Hilton Grand Vacations also said it will host the Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club from February 4-7, 2027, featuring LPGA champions and a celebrity field, FinancialContent Business Page reported.\n\n## Tonkin's Departure Date of April 1, 2027\n\nTonkin's departure takes effect April 1, 2027, following the transition period that began with Riley's appointment on October 29, 2026. The company's third-quarter 2026 results were scheduled for release before markets opened on October 29, 2026, with a teleconference at 9 a.m. ET that day.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}