Dorothy Hildebrandt

Dorothy Hildebrandt

Senior Director, Global Corporate Procurement Hilton

Dorothy R. Nederman Hildebrandt serves as Senior Director, Corporate Procurement at Hilton. She oversees multi-billion-dollar global spend and leads cross-functional teams and supplier partners that drive long-term value across Hilton’s 25+ brands and 9,000+ managed and franchised properties worldwide plus more than 9,500+ independent properties. Dorothy has led global procurement digitization and modernization initiatives, negotiated multi-million-dollar technology and supplier agreements, embedded sustainability and ESG standards into supply chains, and advanced supplier payment innovation and risk management practices. Recognized among the Top 10 Hospitality Procurement Professionals (2023) by Hospitality Business Review, she is widely regarded as a forward-thinking leader who combines operational rigor with an external pulse on innovation, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends. Dorothy is a credentialed NACD Certified Director (NACD.DC™) and is a Board Director of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, DC. She holds an MBA and BA from The George Washington University, a Graduate Marketing Certificate from Cornell University, and lives in Washington, D.C. with her family.

June 15, 2026

3:25 PM Panel: Looking Out For Number One: Safeguarding Your Organization From Potential Third-Party Cyber Risks Before You Sign

We can’t always prepare for third-party security risks. The strongest defense starts at the contracting stage. Gain insights into how to build protection into contracts, what guardrails to include, and how to pivot when needed

Executives will explore:

    • Collaborating with tech and cybersecurity teams to highlight necessary cyber requirements and warning signs to be aware of
    • Including clear security guardrails into your contracts that define expectations and accountability
    • Learning from past experiences to ensure the proper terms and escalation paths are outlined
    • Building flexible contracts that allow for changes over time  

    Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Dorothy.

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