Cristiano Rinaldi has been appointed Chief of Lodging Product & Services Officer for the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) at Marriott International Singapore
Marriott International Inc. today announces the appointment of Cristiano Rinaldi as Chief of Lodging Product & Services Officer for the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region. This new role is central to Marriott's commitment to accelerate innovation, unify service and functional excellence, and elevate the guest experience across its growing portfolio.
Cristiano's appointment represents a milestone for Marriott's APEC organization, coinciding with the introduction of the Lodging Product & Services structure. The integrated team, comprising Operations, Brand and Global Design, will serve as a unified function that drives operational excellence, enhances service delivery, and fosters innovation across Marriott's portfolio of over 635 operating properties spanning 25 brands in 22 countries and territories in the region.
Cristiano brings to this role over two decades of experience with Marriott and within the luxury hospitality sector globally. Beginning his career at The Ritz-Carlton Doha in 2001, he has held numerous key leadership positions across Asia Pacific and beyond. His career highlights include serving as Area Director of Operations, Asia Pacific, overseeing luxury operations for The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, and EDITION brands; leading multiple high-profile pre-openings such as the EDITION Bangkok and Tokyo EDITION properties; and most recently, holding executive leadership roles with Capella Hotel Group where he successfully expanded its luxury hotel portfolio.
Having played a key role in the successful launch of over 40 luxury hotels with globally recognized brands including Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, One&Only, Capella, and Patina, Cristiano brings a unique blend of operational expertise, innovative vision, and strategic insight. His proven ability to lead transformative initiatives and inspire teams aligns seamlessly with Marriott's commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
In his new role, Cristiano will be based at Marriott's APEC regional headquarters in Singapore, where he will be instrumental in advancing the company's sustained growth, and market leadership.
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