Frits D. van Paasschen

Frits D. van Paasschen
  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, USA

Bachelor's in Economics and Biology, Amherst College; MBA, Harvard Business School. Over 20 years with consumer-focused, global lifestyle brands and international experience. Formerly: Management Consultant, McKinsey & Co. and Boston Consulting Group; two years as Vice-President, Finance and Planning, Disney Consumer Products; seven years with Nike, including responsible for business in Europe, Middle East and Africa; 2005-07, President and Chief Executive Officer, Coors Brewing Company, the largest division of Molson Coors Brewing Company. Since 2007, President and CEO, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.