Lauren SnyderSnyder, based between New York and Paradise Island, will assume her new position immediately and will work under the direct leadership of Karawan. A marketing innovator with more than 25 years of global experience in hospitality, advertising and entertainment, Snyder returns to Atlantis after a seven year hiatus from the company, previously holding the position of Chief Communications Officer for Kerzner International, the prior owner and operator of Atlantis. During her tenure at the company, she led strategic brand partnerships and communications while spearheading the launch and positioning of The Cove Atlantis, Aquaventure waterscape and the successful arrival of the Hurricane Katrina dolphins. She also had global oversight of the opening of Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. In her professional career, she has also served as Acting Chief Marketing Officer at Morgans Hotel Group, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at IPG Mediabrands (IPG) and Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Gemstar-TV Guide.