Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands Appoints Stuart Foster as Vice President of Marketing (United States)
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Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands Appoints Stuart Foster as Vice President of Marketing (United States)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-04-17
Former Vice President from luxury wine and spirits industry to lead all marketing efforts on behalf of Conrad and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Today, Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands announced Stuart Foster as Vice President of Marketing. Former Vice President of the Southeast Region for Moët-Hennessy USA, a division of LVMH, Foster will lead all luxury marketing initiatives and oversee the strategic development of global positioning for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts. Foster will report directly to John Vanderslice, Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, of Hilton Worldwide and work from the Hilton Worldwide Headquarters in McLean, Va.
"We are delighted to have Stuart Foster join us as Vice President of Marketing for the luxury portfolio at Hilton Worldwide. With his extensive experience and leadership in developing, shepherding and promoting global luxury, he is uniquely equipped to bring our hotels to even higher levels of success as we strive to become the fastest- growing, most innovative luxury hotel company,” said Vanderslice.
During his 15-year tenure with the luxury wine and spirits group, Foster utilized his deep marketing and sales experience and luxury consumer insight to provide leadership in some of the world’s top markets, including New York, Paris and Tokyo. While based in Paris as Global Brand Director for the group’s namesake champagne brand, he developed and implemented a highly successful brand renewal strategy. While working in Tokyo as a Senior Marketing Manager, he reinvigorated the presence of one of the world’s premier champagne brands, accelerating its growth in traditional channels while also developing its visibility and presence in hotels, restaurants and wine shops. In his most recent role, Foster was charged with the development of existing and new brands’ distribution, sales and profit, account planning and pricing across the region.
Fluent in English and French and proficient in Japanese, Foster brings a global perspective to his new role with the Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands. He received his Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and his Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel & resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication.
About Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Conrad® Hotels & Resorts is Hilton Worldwide’s global luxury brand and the choice for today’s modern, sophisticated traveler. By focusing on the individual, Conrad offers guests genuine and personalized experience and a world of style, service and connection. Each Conrad is a dynamic reflection of its city and culture, as well as a showcase for striking design and distinct surroundings. Across five continents, in the world’s gateway cities and most sought-after resort destinations, Conrad invites each guest to enjoy The Luxury Of Being Yourself®.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.
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