Business Management People on the Move
May 5, 2009
Sue Brush, a 30-year veteran of Westin Westin Hotels & Resorts and its parent company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., will retire from her role as Westin's senior vice president and global brand leader as of December 31, 2009. Brush has been responsible for the standards, marketing and strategic direction of the brand. Brush is credited with being at the forefront of the hotel retail trend, which began in earnest in 1999. During her tenure, Brush was an active partner to developers and owners. “Sue is an icon in our industry, and deservedly so,” said Frits van Paasschen, Starwood president and chief executive officer. “It is hard to imagine a more passionate or effective brand ambassador. Sue’s personal touch, open ear and commitment to ensuring, as she would say, ‘that guests leave Westin feeling better than when they arrived’ has helped distinguish Westin from its competitors and made it a top choice for developers, guests and the best and the brightest talent in the hotel industry.” Nancy London, currently vice president of marketing for the Westin global brand team, has been named Westin’s new VP and global brand leader. London joined Starwood in 2001 and the Westin team in 2004.
Sue Brush, a 30-year veteran of Westin Westin Hotels & Resorts and its parent company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., will retire from her role as Westin's senior vice president and global brand leader as of December 31, 2009. Brush has been responsible for the standards, marketing and strategic direction of the brand. Brush is credited with being at the forefront of the hotel retail trend, which began in earnest in 1999. During her tenure, Brush was an active partner to developers and owners. “Sue is an icon in our industry, and deservedly so,” said Frits van Paasschen, Starwood president and chief executive officer. “It is hard to imagine a more passionate or effective brand ambassador. Sue’s personal touch, open ear and commitment to ensuring, as she would say, ‘that guests leave Westin feeling better than when they arrived’ has helped distinguish Westin from its competitors and made it a top choice for developers, guests and the best and the brightest talent in the hotel industry.” Nancy London, currently vice president of marketing for the Westin global brand team, has been named Westin’s new VP and global brand leader. London joined Starwood in 2001 and the Westin team in 2004.
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