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Starwood to Name a Coke Veteran as CEO.

Authors :
Binkley, Christina
Terhune, Chad
Lublin, Joanne S.
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 9/21/2004, Vol. 244 Issue 57, pB1-B7. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Reports that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. will announce the hiring of Steven Heyer as chief executive officer. Recent work history of Heyer, including the No. 2 man at Coca-Cola Co.; Expected role of current CEO Barry Sternlicht, who will remain with the company that he founded; Comparison of Heyer and Sternlicht's management styles, indicating Heyer is more traditional; Excerpts from a joint interview with both Heyer and Sternlicht, regarding what will be needed for the two men to co-exist successfully; Perceived strengths Heyer brings to the job and how it will help Starwood, which is attempting to offer more services to the guests at its hotels and resorts; Speculation about Starwood's retail business; Demographics of Starwood's customers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
244
Issue :
57
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
14440784