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Marriott
International has realigned its Asia Pacific regional leadership. Effective
immediately:
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Stan Brown has been named area vice president for China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea. He replaces Tuni Kyi who has assumed the
position of market vice president and general manager of the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, in South Florida, US. Mr. Brown was formerly area vice president
for Hawaii, Guam and Japan, based in Honolulu. Mr. Brown will be based in Hong Kong.
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Ed
Hubennette, formerly vice president for Asia
and South Pacific with responsibility for Thailand, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Pakistan and Australia, New Zealand and
Fiji, has been named vice president for Japan and the Pacific. He will undertake Mr. Brown’s former responsibilities while retaining operational responsibility for Australia, New
Zealand and Fiji. He will be based in Hawaii.
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Craig
Smith, general manager of the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, has been promoted to area vice president and will oversee properties in Thailand, Singapore,
Indonesia, India and Pakistan. He will be based in Hong Kong.
All three report to Geoff Garside, executive vice president for Marriott’s
Asia Pacific Region, based in Hong Kong.
“This realignment is the result of our strong global growth which continuously opens leadership opportunities,” said Ed Fuller, president and managing director of
international lodging for Marriott International. “We are fortunate to have capable leaders on our team who bring a depth of operational and marketing experience and
who have the flexibility and cultural sensitivity to be successful in virtually any environment. These gentlemen have distinguished themselves in their previous
assignments and we are confident that they will approach their new roles with vigor and creativity.”
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