T e fi rst EDITION opened in Hawaii last November and was developed by Studio 54 creator Ian Schrager
Arden to help redefine their concept and business model. I also owned my own consul- tancy and before moving to Marriott I worked with the Neill Corporation – one of the largest independent distributors of Aveda products – where I oversaw the operations of 18 Aveda Consumer Lifestyle Salons and Spas.
How and why did you join Marriott? I’ve worked for Gillette, Estée Lauder (Aveda) and Elizabeth Arden and ran my own con- sultancy, and there aren’t many people with