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BridgeStreet Worldwide Appoints New Senior Vice President of Sales |
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| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 |
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Herndon, VA - BridgeStreet Worldwide, a leading international corporate housing provider, today announced the addition of Bob Barnett to its leadership team. Mr. Barnett joins the organization as Senior Vice President of Sales. With more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership and sales roles in the hospitality industry, Mr. Barnett is ideally suited to lead BridgeStreet's sales force, as well as directly contribute to the company's overall growth.
"We are enthusiastic about adding Bob Barnett to our team," said Jon Wohlfert, managing director Americas and chief technology and marketing officer of BridgeStreet Worldwide. "Over the past four years, Bob has been involved with BridgeStreet in a sales training role, helping to create a sales culture that is reinforced throughout the organization. His proven leadership on brand positioning combined with his industry knowledge and revenue-focused mindset makes Bob an ideal leader for BridgeStreet's global sales force."
Prior to joining BridgeStreet, Barnett served as president of Concentric Consulting Group where he provided strategy and operations assistance and training to corporate and non-profit clients. Barnett also served as Brand Vice President for Residence Inn by Marriott where he initiated programs that lead to significant improvements in sales, operating profit, market share and customer satisfaction. Barnett has held various corporate and operations positions with Residence Inn and Marriott Hotels including serving as National Director of Sales and Reservations, Regional Manger and General Manager. Prior to his time with Marriott, Barnett worked with Guest Quarters Hotels in sales and marketing, operations and finance. Barnett holds an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia and a BA from the University of Virginia.
BridgeStreet Worldwide is a leading international provider of corporate housing. BridgeStreet and its Global Partner Alliance offer over 15,000 corporate apartments located throughout the United States and 50 cities internationally. An award winner both in the U.S. and Europe, BridgeStreet properties meet uncompromising standards of quality, comfort and service. For more information about the company or to learn more about how BridgeStreet is Making Corporate Housing Easy, visit www.bridgestreet.com or call 1-800-BSTREET.
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