Christie HicksChristie Hicks, Senior Vice President, Starwood Sales Organization, a 12-year Starwood veteran, will now report directly into Frits van Paasschen. This recognizes her ability to lead Starwood's business-to-business sales, which drive approximately $5.3 Billion in revenue annually. Ms. Hicks has led the sales organization through a period of rapid growth, and is responsible for evolving Starwood's sales team from a largely North American-oriented operation to a global one. Ms. Hicks is a member of Starwood's Senior Leadership Team.