Starwood Hotels & Resorts has named Vincent Gillet the global brand leader for W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. He replaces Eva Ziegler, who left Starwood to return to Europe. Gillet brings to the position 20 years of luxury lifestyle brand management, most recently serving as chief marketing officer for Six Senses Resorts & Spas. He also held senior management positions at LVMH, Chanel, and Pernod Ricard.
In Gillet’s new role, he will lead the development and execution of the W and Le Méridien brands’ global marketing strategy, guest experience, standards, and communications programs, as well as help drive hotel development opportunities