Barron Hilton is an American businessman, hotel heir, and socialite. The son of hotelier Conrad Hilton, Barron is the former chief executive officer, president, and chairman of the ‘Hilton Hotels Corporation.’ Born and raised in a rich business family in Texas, Barron was not initially attracted toward the prospect of being a businessman. Flying was his passion, and he learned to fly a plane at the age of 17. He also served in the Second World War as a photographer. Barron is also known as one of the founders of the ‘American Football League’ (AFL) and owned the team ‘Los Angeles Chargers.’ He showed impeccable business sense when he took over the charge of the company from his father, in 1966. Barron sensed the ensuing surge in the gambling industry and ‘Hilton Hotels’ became the first gaming company to be listed on the ‘New York Stock Exchange.’ He also happens to be a philanthropist and donates millions of dollars every year to charities and Catholic causes. He runs the ‘Conrad H. Hilton Foundation,’ which was initiated by his father.