Background
Lewin, Henri J. was born on February 20, 1923 in Potsdam, Germany.
Lewin, Henri J. was born on February 20, 1923 in Potsdam, Germany.
Dining room captain Conte Biancomano, Loi Tri Astino, 1938-1939. Managing director Silk Hat Night Club and Casino, Shanghai, China, 1939-1942. Food and beverage director Acadia Russian Night Club & Restaurant, 1941-1942.
Manager Tower Night Club and Restaurant, Cathay Hotel, 1943. Director sales, food and beverage director Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, until 1964. With Hilton Hotels Corporation, since 1964.
Senior vice president, manager Hilton Hotels Corporation (Western Division hotels), 1968-1980, executive vice president Nevada operations, 1972-1980. Executive vice president hotel/casino operations Hilton Gaming division, Hilton New Jersey Corporation, since 1980. President San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1974-1975.
Also board directors. Board directors Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Trustee National Jewish Hospital. Chairman Victor Awards City of Hope Event, Las Vegas, 1976. Board directors Better Business Bureau.
Member California Hotel and Motel Association (director, past president), Hotel Employers Association (director, past president San Francisco chapter), Downtown Association, San San Francisco Chamber of C. (director), Nevada Resort Association (executive committee) Clubs: B'nai B'rith, Sovereign Order of Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta.
Married Gitta Lewin; children: Larry, Jerry, Barry.