Philipp Weghmann

Philipp Weghmann serves as the Vice President and Global Brand Leader for The Luxury Collection at Marriott International since April 2021, overseeing global strategy, guest experience, and the opening of over 30 hotels in the coming years. Co-founder of Varlet, a company specializing in elegant handbag holders for luxury hospitality and high-end retail, Philipp Weghmann has expanded its presence to nine countries since January 2016. Previously, Philipp Weghmann held various leadership roles at Preferred Hotels & Resorts from 2006 to 2021, including Executive Vice President for Europe and Area Managing Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, where responsibilities included strategic positioning and business development across multiple regions. Philipp Weghmann's earlier experience includes serving as International Hotel Development Manager at Hotusa Hotels. Academic credentials include a double Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and Hotel Administration from Hotelschool The Hague and a certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University.