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Miguel Ko is President, Asia-Pacific for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. In his role, Ko has strategic oversight of the operating and financial performance of over 120 hotels and resorts with more than 40,000 rooms and 36,000 associates in 20 countries in Asia-Pacific. Currently, there are over 30 hotels under construction. Prior to this appointment, Ko was Deputy Chairman and CEO of CDL Hotels International.
Mr. Ko's career at ITT Sheraton Corporation spanned the period of 1979 to 1992. He started as an Internal Audit Supervisor and rose quickly to senior management positions, including Area Controller, Vice President Controller, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, Asia and was eventually appointed President of ITT Sheraton Asia-Pacific Division.
From 1992 to 1999, Mr. Ko held the position of President Asia-Pacific at Pepsi Cola International. During his tenure, he oversaw the soft drink company's brand building and major expansion efforts into key emerging markets of China, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand.
A native of Hong Kong and recently became a naturalized Singapore Citizen, Mr. Ko is fluent in Chinese and English, he received a B.A. in economics from the University of Massachusetts and a Masters of Business Administration from Suffolk University. He is also a CPA from New Hampshire, USA. He also supports the Singapore Government's efforts in sitting on the Board of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore as well as the Singapore Airshow & Events 2008.
Mr. Ko and his family reside in Singapore.
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