Tim RobyRoby brings to Starwood more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience. Most recently, Roby served as President and CEO of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, a position he held since 2006. In that role, he was responsible for leading the sales and marketing organization charged with bringing business and leisure travelers to Chicago. He also directed the sales and marketing strategies for McCormick Place – the largest convention center in the United States. Previously, Roby was Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Kerzner International Resorts, where he was responsible for the sales and marketing strategies for the Atlantis Resort & Casino, the One & Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island Vacations Wholesale Company, the Atlantis Marina, and the Harborside timeshare rental property. He also held leadership roles with the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, with assignments in Dallas, Los Angeles, Irvine, Long Beach and Minneapolis.