President – Asia Pacific excluding China
Marriott International
Having spent over 24 years of his career with Marriott International, Rajeev is currently President for Marriott International, Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). He is responsible for the overall business performance and development of the company across 22 countries and territories in the APEC region, with over 635 operating hotels & resorts under 25 unique brands. Marriott also has one of the largest pipelines in the region with over 370 hotels under development. Rajeev is a passionate hotelier and has risen through the ranks, with a career spanning over three decades.
Before being promoted to President in October 2019, Rajeev served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for APEC from March 2015 through September 2019. Under his leadership, Marriott has been recognized as one of the top performing international hotel companies in APEC and has received numerous awards, including the best employer award for several years. From August 2007 till February 2015, Rajeev served as Area Vice President for South Asia, as well as Pakistan, Malaysia, and Australia during various periods of his assignment.
Today, apart from overseeing Marriott’s business in APEC, Rajeev is a Board member of the Singapore Tourism Board and Chairman of the Financial Investment Committee. He is also a Board member of the US/ASEAN Business Council and Singapore Hotel Association.
Session Information
Panel Discussion: The DNA of a Future-Ready Workforce
1 Sep 2025, 10:45am