Heather Powell

Heather Powell is a seasoned executive with extensive experience at Marriott International, where a career spanning from May 2004 to the present has included roles such as Senior Vice President of the Business Transformation Office and Senior Vice President of Global Operations. In these positions, Heather established and led initiatives to execute growth strategies, enhance customer and employee experiences, and drive implementation across a vast network of hotels. Prior roles included significant leadership in change management and operational services, contributing to substantial program management efforts for thousands of hotels across multiple regions. Earlier experience includes a managerial role in the Human Performance domain at Accenture. Heather holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University.