Jeff Yablun is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer of HMSHost Corp.
“Jeff has been a part of the HMSHost team for more than 35 years and has an unparalleled understanding of our business,” says Steve Johnson, president and CEO of Host. “Spending most of his time in operations, I am extremely confident that he has the background and expertise to continue ensuring we remain the industry leader in delivering award-winning food and beverage service to travelers.”
In his new role, Yablun will oversee the company’s food and beverage operations in North America. He will also continue to oversee HMSHost’s culinary, marketing and supply chain teams.
Yablun joined the company in 1979. He has held various positions, such as chief commercial officer, senior vice president of south region operations, vice president of operations and others. Prior to joining Host, he worked for PepsiCo’s restaurant group.
