Gavin Yu has been promoted Chief Development Officer for Greater China at Marriott International Asia Pacific
Effective January 1, 2022, Gavin Yu will become the Chief Development Officer for Greater China. The announcement follows the recent announcement that Paul Foskey, the outgoing Chief Development Officer for Asia Pacific, will retire in May 2022.
Mr. Yu most recently served as Senior Vice President, Hotel Development - China. A 13-year veteran of the company, Mr. Yu played a key role in establishing China's upper-midscale growth strategy, including leading China's franchise platform for Fairfield Inn and Moxy. Mr. Yu began his career with the company as a Director in Development. In 2013, he became a Vice President in Development where he established the company's Shanghai Development Office. Mr. Yu received his degree in Chinese Literature from Zhejiang University.
