Naveen Manga’s Post

Building diverse talent that mirrors the communities we serve separates great brands from good brands! We are deeply grateful for our partnership with AFROTECH as we shape the future of travel. Together, we are paving the way for seamless and memorable travel experiences powered by technology.

Every industry truly transforms and thrives when we unite with a shared purpose – a continuous reinvention through the power of technology. At Marriott International, the pursuit of excellence is not only our core value; it's our heritage. I am humbled and incredibly proud that we are among the winners at the 2024 CIO 100 Symposium and Awards, recognized as one of the top 100 innovators in technology. It was also a privilege to share the stage with Sheldon Monteiro, Chief Product Officer at Publicis Sapient, at the symposium. We explored and reshaped software development strategies for the C-Suite. Together, we issued a bold call to adventure to our tech community, challenging the 23-year-old manifesto for agile software development to evolve and embrace the age of AI. I invite you to join our movement and be part of this exciting journey as we continue to push the boundaries for all our industries.

Investing in the next generation through mentorships and internships shapes and secures our future. Welcome to the 2024 cohort of over 130 summer interns at Marriott International. During a recent coffee chat followed by a lunch-and-learn session with 65 Global Tech interns, I reflected on my career journey and the pivotal moments that defined it. My advice was this: "Achieving success does not require you to be special. It demands consistency, a relentless pursuit of daily improvement, and an ethic to outwork everybody." I also shared some advice on a personal note: "Amidst your journey, never forget to call your parents every week."

To the ones who see the world differently, let’s connect technology to change-making. As part of the Global Technology Innovation Series, over 200 associates at Marriott International came together for 48 straight hours to honor our tradition of building code. This was more than just an event. This was a celebration of what we hold dear - changing the technology trajectory of our industry and building products and services that our customers love. When associates band together to celebrate what they deeply love - culture flourishes, innovation manifests, and magic unfolds!

The key to a successful transformation is a mindset makeover - from "built to last" to "built to change" I recently sat down with Peter High from Metis Strategy at Marriott International HQ to discuss our aspiration to revolutionize the hospitality industry. Watch my interview with Peter here: https://lnkd.in/ejaYm953

Instill a culture of innovation, seed it with insanely talented people, and watch the magic happen! Humbled to announce that Marriott International has been honored with the prestigious CIO 100 Award for our latest groundbreaking innovation. This new purpose-built technology platform is designed to power Marriott's growth aspirations with unparalleled agility, reusability, and efficiency. My heartfelt congratulations to all fellow recipients of the 2024 CIO 100 Award. https://lnkd.in/exeKi2KG

Women should be celebrated every single day for their resilience, strength, and grace. As we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), I want to express my deep gratitude to all the incredible women of Global Technology and Marriott International who continue to redefine the possibilities of shaping our business & tech landscape.  At Marriott HQ, our celebration of IWD was meaningful as we assembled Superhero kits to donate to young women and families in foster care. Listening to the personal stories of our guest speakers filled the entire room with positivity and inspiration.    To all our volunteers who made this celebration possible, THANK YOU! We concluded the day with a sweet touch, sharing cake and ice cream together. #internationalwomensday2024

Our operators are the heart of our house. Honored to share insights on "Our Technology Future" at #DesigningExcellence – 2024 EMEA Operations Conference in Barcelona. The event highlighted our commitment to excellence, turning challenges into opportunities. Special thanks to our host hotels: W Barcelona, Renaissance Barcelona Hotel, Hotel Arts Barcelona, and Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal for their exceptional hospitality. Grateful to Satya Anand and Arielle Quick for the invitation to discuss how Marriott's technology strategy enables our three paths to win: delivering exceptional brands and experiences, promoting guest loyalty, and expanding our global presence. I concluded my talk with a promise: "At Marriott, we are not just building technology for you, we are building technology with you." Here's to #DesigningExcellence together!

Every once in a while, a technology emerges with the potential to revolutionize everything!   Last week's CES featured over 4300 exhibitors, and a prevailing theme took center stage - Generative AI. I had the privilege of contributing insights alongside esteemed panelists Patrick Parodi, Ilana Golbin Blumenfeld, Anna Farberov, and Robert Gendron  Dubbed as The Cognitive Enterprise - How GenAI and Operational AI is transforming the Enterprise, our discussion focused on crucial aspects of AI trust, responsible AI, and high-value use cases across CPG, Healthcare and Travel sectors. We explored Generative AI's role, emphasizing its contribution to creating efficiencies, driving innovation, and reducing the carbon footprint for companies. The event underscored how emerging technologies hold the potential to reshape our future.

Diwali teaches us to be thankful for our inner light and share it with the world. Earlier this week, I was honored to share the stage with Neena Graham, Nikhil Takalkar, and Apoorva Gandhi to celebrate Diwali - The Festival of Lights, at Marriott HQ. I am grateful to be part of Marriott International, a company that cherishes diversity and embraces cultures from around the globe. A huge shout out to hosts - Jayna Shah, Rajesh Kandasamy, and the entire team of volunteers who helped bring together such a spectacular event.