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Geoffrey A. Ballotti is President of the North America Division for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. In this role, Geoff oversees the operation, sales and marketing for over 400 hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas, French Polynesia and British West Indies. He reports to Steve Heyer, Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Ballotti previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Hotel Operations for the North America Division. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President, Operations for Starwood in Southern Europe and Managing Director of CIGA Spa, directly overseeing corporate sales, marketing, finance, development, technology and purchasing operations for the CIGA Group. He also managed the Group's Italian operations. Mr. Ballotti has served as a member of CIGA's Board of Directors and various CIGA affiliated companies since 1994 when he was responsible for the transition and integration of the Company upon its acquisition by ITT Sheraton. Prior to this position, he was Senior Vice President, Operations for Europe and Area Manager for France, Greece and the Benelux region.
Mr. Ballotti joined Sheraton in 1989 and has held various development, marketing and operations assignments in both North America and Europe. Prior to Starwood, he held a series of banking and finance positions in the United States.
Mr. Ballotti earned an undergraduate degree from Colby College and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
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