Commenting on the promotion, Sternlicht says, "Bob has been a valuable asset to Starwood and a wonderful partner to me. A 30-year hotel veteran, he is one of the most well respected hotel operators in the world. His ability to help execute the company's strategy throughout our global network of hotels has been fundamental to our success. Bob has been uniquely able to adapt and integrate our hotel operations to the challenges of rapid, industry shaping changes in technology and distribution."
Prior to being named COO of Starwood three years ago, Cotter served as president, International Operations from December 1999. He also held the position of president and COO, Europe for approximately five years. Prior to that role, he served as senior vice president and president of the company's Asia-Pacific Division, based in Hong Kong.
Cotter joined Sheraton in 1973 where he held numerous sales and marketing positions.
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John Jordan
John Jordan is a veteran journalist with 36 years of print and digital media experience.
