Katherine LugarCEO DeparturesLugar to leave American Beverage for HiltonProminent association leader Katherine Lugar has been hired by hotel giant Hilton as EVP of corporate affairs, effective in April.Lugar has been CEO since 2019 of the American Beverage Association, which represents makers of soda and other nonalcoholic drinks. ABA's board of directors will announce an interim structure in the coming days and undertake the process of appointing its next CEO, the association said in a statement.Lugar previously led the American Hotel & Lodging Association from 2013 through 2018."I've known Katherine for many years and long admired her unique ability to drive business… Read More