MINNEAPOLIS (Feb.10, 2012)
– Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group,
one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel companies, today
announced
the appointment of Scott Deibert as vice president of Strategic
Sourcing,
Americas. Deibert, a veteran procurement expert, will begin his new
role Feb.
13. In his new role, Deibert will focus on providing overall strategic
leadership for sourcing and procurement for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
in the
Americas.
He will report to Suzy Riesterer, executive vice
president, Finance and Administration, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel
Group.
“Scott is the
ideal person for the role,” said Riesterer. “He will help identify and
implement cost-effective and innovative approaches to sourcing and
purchasing
decisions. He has valuable international experience transforming supply
chains
to grow revenue and profits for brands.”
Reporting directly
to Deibert will be Dave Gatzke, senior director, Strategic Sourcing.
Most recently, Deibert served as senior vice president,
Supply Chain Management and Quality Assurance for Fazoli’s System
Management,
LLC in Lexington, Kent. Prior to that, he gained international
experience
working for McDonald’s Corporation for 15 years in the United States,
Latin
America and Asia.
Deibert has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hamline
University and a master of business administration degree from Aurora
University. He will be
based at Carlson’s headquarters in Minneapolis.
About Carlson
Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – born in early 2012 – is one
of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of
Carlson
Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint
spanning 81 countries and territories, a powerful set of global brands
(Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson,
Country Inns &
Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group’s hotels,
guests
can benefit from the Club CarlsonSM, loyalty program, one of the most
rewarding
loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its
brands
employ more than 80,000 people.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.