Ian Carter, Angel Investor

Ian Carter is chairman of Watches of Switzerland Group PLC and Eataly, bringing decades of leadership in luxury retail and hospitality. He previously served as president of Hilton for 14 years, where he drove global expansion and strengthened the company’s international presence. Earlier in his career, Ian held senior roles at Black & Decker and chaired Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group. His work has consistently focused on scaling global brands, building strong consumer connections, and guiding organizations through transformative growth. As an angel investor, Ian has backed Boom, an AI-powered property management app, during its Series A round.