Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced that its Board of Directors has named John Davison as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Davison, a nearly 18-year veteran of Four Seasons, had been serving as interim CEO since the end of 2018.

Davison, 60, joined Four Seasons executive ranks in 2002 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2005, with oversight of corporate finance, operations finance, and information systems and technology.

With more than 30 years of entertainment industry and luxury brand experience, Davison also previously oversaw Four Seasons global residential business, which has grown to include 42 branded residential projects worldwide.

Prior to Four Seasons, Davison worked for 14 years at IMAX Corporation, most recently as President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and for four years as a member of the Audit and Business Investigations Practices at KPMG in Toronto. Davison also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Canada Goose Holdings Inc., Benevity Inc., and IMAX China Holding Inc.