AMERICAS – Maritz Travel Company, which consists of Maritz Travel Meetings & Incentives and Experient, has appointed industry veteran Christie Hicks to its board of directors. Hicks, is a former senior vice-president for sales at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. “We are thrilled to welcome Christie to the Maritz Travel Company family,” said Maritz president David Peckinpaugh. “She brings a unique, external and global perspective that will help ensure that we have the right strategic approach and nimble solutions to achieve success and long-term sustainable growth.” Hicks has been named one of Forbes’ 25 Most Influential Women in Travel and among the 25 Most Successful People in the Meetings Industry. “We look forward to leaning on her invaluable expertise to help shape our company’s future,” Peckinpaugh added.
Maritz Travel appoints Christie Hicks to board
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