Marriott International has announced a raft of new appointments to
its Asia Pacific (excluding China) leadership team, a new organisational
structure that the hotel giant says will position the company for
future growth in the region.
A 23-year veteran of the company, Christina Chan has
been appointed chief financial officer, Asia Pacific (excluding China),
overseeing finance operations, asset management, compliance and owner
relations; while providing counsel for the administrative finance,
business analysis, and feasibility teams in the region.
Andrew Newmark, who boasts more than 30 years with
the company, has been appointed chief human resources officer, with the
mandate to strengthen Marriott's 'People first' culture and ensuring the
business attracts, engages, and develops best-in-class talent and
leaders at all levels.
John Toomey has been appointed chief sales and
marketing officer, Asia Pacific (excluding China) to oversee the
consumer strategy for Marriott International in the region, including
brand management, marketing, sales, distribution, revenue management,
loyalty, customer experience, digital and communications. Across his
27-year career with Marriott, Toomey has held a strong track record for
driving performance and collaboration, sealing a partnership between
Marriott and Rakuten to tap the digital giant’s 110-million-member base
to expand the growth of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty platform.
With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Oriol Montal
has been appointed managing director, luxury, Asia Pacific (excluding
China) to grow Marriott’s luxury brand portfolio that include The
Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, St.
Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott
and W Hotels Worldwide.
The company also appointed Karen Kim, a 30-year
company veteran, as vice president, global design, Asia Pacific
(excluding China) to lead in project management for the region and
oversee new hotel openings and renovations of operating hotels.