Marriott Appoints Satya Anand as President EMEA

Marriott has appointed Satya Anand as President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a division that encompasses 998 hotels in over 75 countries and territories.

Satya was most recently the company’s Chief Operations Officer, Luxury & Southern Europe and Global Design for EMEA.

Originally from India, Satya joined Marriott in 1988 as a night auditor at the Vienna Marriott Hotel. As he progressed in his career, he went on to hold a number of leadership positions at Marriott, including Area Vice President roles in Western and Central Europe, Chief Financial Officer for Europe, Board Member of the AC Hotels Joint Venture, and most recently Chief Operations Officer, Luxury & Southern Europe and Global Design EMEA.

Under his leadership, he oversaw the multi-million-dollar renovation of The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, the opening of The St. Regis Venice and the latest addition to W Hotels & Resorts, W Ibiza.

Educated primarily in Bangalore, India, Satya holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bangalore MES College of Commerce. In 1988, he completed his Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management at the International College of Tourism and Management in Semmering, Austria.

Satya currently resides in both London and Vienna with his wife, Lisa and daughter, Savita.

“I am delighted that Satya has taken on this role to lead our business across Europe, Middle East and Africa at such a fundamental time for the hospitality industry,” said Craig S. Smith, Group President, International, Marriott International. “As a 32-year Marriott veteran, Satya has a remarkable knowledge of the industry and our business, as well as outstanding relationships with associates, guests, owners and franchisees. His ability to engage and inspire will serve him well as he takes on this important position.”

Satya will replace Liam Brown, who has been appointed Group President, U.S. & Canada for Marriott.

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