James Francque

Biographie : James Francque - Biography James Francque is Head of Transactions for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. At Hyatt, James is responsible for implementing overall capital strategy on a global basis, including strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, hotel acquisitions and dispositions and related transactional activity. James also oversees Hyatt’s residential activities, including Hyatt-branded whole ownership residences and Hyatt’s relationship with ILG, Hyatt’s exclusive licensee in the shared ownership business. James joined Hyatt in 2011 as Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel in Hyatt’s legal group. In this role James led legal support to the Corporate Transactions Group and the Asset Management Group on a global basis. Prior to joining Hyatt, James was a partner at Jones Day, where he had a broad-based and diverse real estate practice. James is involved with a number of charitable organizations, including Misericordia, which serves more than 600 disabled children and adults from diverse racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. James frequently speaks on topics related to real estate and hospitality issues, including most recently at the ULI Recreational Development Council (Red Flight) meeting in October 2015. Experience Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, IL Head, Transactions | February 2018 -- present Primarily responsible for implementing overall capital strategy on a global basis, including strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, hotel acquisitions and dispositions and related transactional activity Senior Vice President, Capital Strategy and Head of Hyatt Residential | October 2014 – February 2018 Primarily responsible for overseeing, on a global basis, the development, marketing and operation of Hyatt-branded whole ownership residences, and Hyatt’s relationship with Interval Leisure Group, Hyatt’s exclusive licensee in the shared ownership business. Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel – July 2011 – September 2014 Primarily responsible for leading legal support to the Corporate Transactions Group and the Asset Management Group on a global basis. Jones Day, Chicago, IL Partner | January 2006 – June 2011; Associate – September 1996 – December 2005 Broad-based transactional real estate practice. Lead lawyer in multiple transactions, including joint venture formations, the negotiation of development, management and lease agreements, acquisitions and dispositions of commercial and industrial properties and portfolios, cross-border transactions, and the development of wind generation facilities. Office of Inspector General, United States Department of Agriculture, Chicago, IL Special Agent | October 1991 – September 1993 Investigated fraud in federal government programs, including food stamp program and federal agricultural loan programs; graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Education Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL • J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 1996 • Editor-in-Chief, Law Journal Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL • B.S., Cum Laude, 1991 Accreditation • Illinois Bar – Admitted 1996 Volunteer Activities • Performed pro bono legal services for various organizations devoted to individuals with disabilities, including Abilities Plus and Anixter Center. • Volunteer at Misericordia Heart of Mercy, a Chicago home to over 600 children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Representative Speaking Engagements • The Sharing Economy and Resort Real Estate; Urban Land Institute Recreation Development Council (October 7, 2015, San Francisco) • Current Legal Issues in Hotel Financing: Subordination & Other Agreements & Their Challenges (November 13, 2014, Washington DC) • Title Review and Closing Process, From the Perspective of the Insured and the Title Company (February 10, 2011, Naperville, Illinois) • Essentials of the Development Process, NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association (November 23, 2010, Webcast) • A Case Study on Developing Renewable Energy Projects, Edison Electric Institute Fall Legal Conference (October 1, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada) • Legal Perspectives: Land Control and Due Diligence, NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association (June 2, 2009, Chicago, Illinois) • Tips and Strategies for Structuring, Negotiating, and Documenting Major Commercial Property Sales, Advanced Real Estate Purchases & Sales (March 9, 2009, Chicago, Illinois) • Development and Construction Projects, National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM) Senior Legal Officer Discussion Forum (June 6, 2007, Chicago, Illinois)