Marriott International announces new executive-level appointments

Marriott International has appointed Sandeep Walia as chief operating officer for Middle East and Jerome Briet as chief development officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Walia will replace Guido De Wilde who retires on 1 July, while Briet will take over the role from Carlton Ervin, who was recently appointed as Marriott's global gevelopment officer.