
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Stamford, Connecticut, announced on Wednesday that it has appointed Vincent Gillet as global brand leader for W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts.
Gillet is replacing Eva Ziegler, who announced she was leaving the position back in June to spend more time with her family. In an interview with USA Today, Gillet said that he does not have any radical changes planned for the two brands and is “going to be very cautious.”Gillet spent the past three years working as chief marketing officer for Six Senses Resorts & Spas, Bangkok. Other past employers include LVMH, Chanel Group and Pernod Ricard.“We believe that Vincent’s experience working with global luxury lifestyle brands in key markets will be especially valuable for W Hotels and Le Méridien,” said Phil McAveety, chief brand officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “Vincent’s extensive brand knowledge will no doubt be crucial as we further develop and grow these two great brands.”