Marriott International appoints Sandeep Walia as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Walia will oversee Marriott International’s portfolio across the Middle East, as well as Egypt and Turkey, while Briet will lead the development and
growth opportunities for Marriott International across Europe, the
Middle East and Africa
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2021/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) has announced today the appointments of Sandeep Walia as Chief
Operating Officer, Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development
Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Walia will step into the role on July 1, 2021, following the retirement
of current COO, Guido De Wilde, announced last month. Briet will take on the role from Carlton Ervin, who was recently appointed as Marriott’s
Global Development Officer, International.
Walia, will be responsible for Marriott International’s 146 operating
hotels across the Middle East, as well as Egypt and Turkey, representing 21 hotel brands across ten countries, while Briet will be responsible
for driving Marriott’s growth trajectory and market position across
EMEA, while supporting the company’s global-wide development vision.
In his new position, Walia will work to drive the company’s recovery
across the Middle East and grow its presence across the region, while
supporting the company’s vision to become EMEA’s favourite travel
company.
Satya Anand, President EMEA, Marriott International, said, “It gives me great pleasure to announce that Sandeep has taken up this new role.
With a career spanning several operational and leadership roles across
multiple regions around the world, Sandeep brings extensive hospitality
experience, strong relationships with the region’s ownership community,
and comprehensive knowledge of hospitality.”
Prior to this role, Walia was Area Vice President for the United Arab
Emirates and played a critical role in support the company’s hotels,
guests and associates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walia started in
hospitality in 1996 before joining Marriott in 2005 as EAM Food &
Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt before taking up
his first General Manager role at The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow. During his
tenure in Egypt, he travelled to several hotels in Asia, Europe and the
Middle East as a pre-opening hotel trainer for The Ritz-Carlton, driving brand awareness and service culture. In 2012, Sandeep was appointed as
Area Vice President Europe for The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari and EDITION
hotels. In 2017, he took on the role of Area Vice President for Luxury
Brands in Western Europe, overseeing 32 operational hotels before moving to UAE in April 2019 as the Area Vice President, Luxury Hotels.
Sandeep completed his studies in hospitality at the Indian Institute of
Hotel Management and the Oberoi School of Hotel Management. A lifelong
student, he obtained his Executive MBA from Northwestern University,
Kellogg School of Management in 2017.
As Chief Development Officer, EMEA, Briet will work to identify new
opportunities for the business, owners and franchisees, and be
responsible for shaping the strategic growth plan and leadership of the
EMEA development team.
“I am delighted that Jerome has stepped into the role to lead Marriott’s development strategy across EMEA,” continued Anand. “With his extensive knowledge of hotel development and acquisitions, and his
remarkable track record of growth for Marriott International, I know
Jerome will drive great success for the company in the region.”
Prior to this role, Briet was Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa, and brings a wealth of experience and achievements from the
region. Since joining Marriott in 2012, he has overseen tremendous
growth in the Middle East and Africa, including some of the most
renowned properties in the UAE such as Bulgari Resort & Residences
Dubai, Marriott Hotel & Resort Palm Jumeirah, and The Ritz-Carlton
properties in Ras Al Khaimah (Al Wadi Desert and Al Hamra Beach Resort).
Briet has more than 15 years of hospitality experience, starting as a
night auditor for Marriott Vacation Club in 2003. He then left Marriott, to work at Jones Lang LaSalle, a global commercial real estate services company. Following this, he took up a role with Millennium &
Copthorne, where he oversaw Development & Acquisitions for the
Middle East, Africa and India. He rejoined Marriott in 2012 as Senior
Director of Development Middle East and Africa, working his way up
through different leadership positions within the Development team.
Briet completed his Bachelor’s degree in International Management at
INSEEC University and received his MBA in International Hospitality and
Real Estate Management from the ESSEC Business School in Paris.
About Marriott International:
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda,
Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,600 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 133 countries and territories.
Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its
highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our
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Marriott International appoints Sandeep Walia as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marriott International appoints Sandeep Walia as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marriott International appoints Sandeep Walia as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marriott International appoints Sandeep Walia as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marriott International appoints Sandeep Walia as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and Jerome Briet as Chief Development Officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa
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