Walter Regidor

About Walter Regidor

Senior executive with over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a long track record of results in leading diverse hotel brands and properties in the Caribbean and Latin America. Extensive experience in sales, on-property leadership, development, and property conversions at a regional level. Currently leading the Development, Conversions and Affiliations Strategy for Marriott International\'s global portfolio of brands in the region, which includes 21 brands in over 30 countries and 300 hotels.Comprehensive and pragmatic approach to design, development, construction, operational integration, as well as project oversight, team growth & management, and project execution across multiple segments of the hospitality industry. Always working with long-term incumbents and operators with a focus on the user/guest experience, cost-effective execution, and operational efficiency - all of which contribute to bottom-line performance.Passionate about outdoor sports, wine and travel.

Experience

1. Regional Vice President Operations, Central & South America Caribbean & Latin America

   Marriott International

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Responsible for managing the hotel portfolio in the region. Tasked with leading the development of General Managers, cultivating owner relationships, and ensuring both top-line market share growth and bottom-line profitability. Additionally, this role involves active collaboration in the region\'s development initiatives.

Education

• Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora

  Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Degree in Human Resources

  1983 — 1988

• University of Buenos Aires

  Facultad de Derecho