Chris Anderson has been promoted Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at White Lodging
White Lodging, a privately owned industry leader in urban and lifestyle hospitality development and management, announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Chris Anderson has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
As Chief Operating Officer, Anderson will lead the revenue and operational strategies across the company's hotel and restaurant portfolio, including sales, marketing, food and beverage, guest satisfaction and curated programing.
Anderson joined White Lodging in 2015 and most recently served as the company's Chief Commercial Officer with responsibility for food and beverage, business strategy and communication, marketing, sales, and revenue management. He has been a driving force in White Lodging's success, navigating complex changes in the hospitality industry and leading the development of brand, marketing, and revenue generating strategies as the company transitioned from its suburban roots into a leader in urban and lifestyle hotels and restaurants.
Prior to joining White Lodging, Anderson spent seven years with Marcus Hotels & Resorts, where he spearheaded the company's marketing, brand, sales and revenue management strategies. Earlier in his career, Anderson spent 15 years with Marriott International at large resorts, convention hotels, and urban properties such as the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and the Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel and Marina.
Anderson received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Missouri, with minors in economics and marketing. In 2018, he was awarded the 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Marketing from the Hospitality Sales, Marketing Association International. He is also the author of the Amazon book "I'm Not Buying It," which focuses on technology in the ever-changing world of connected consumerism and how to turn skeptical generations into loyal customers.
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