Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business planning and project management, currently serving as the Director of Business Planning and Partnership for Global Operations at Marriott International since January 2017. In this role, Brian oversees the strategy and planning of IT projects for Customer Engagement Centers, including the large-scale implementation of the EMPOWER platform. Prior to this, Brian held positions as a Senior Project Manager for Direct Channels and Corporate Systems at Marriott, delivering strategic projects and improving process development. Earlier experience includes managerial roles at Deloitte and Booz Allen Hamilton, with a strong foundation in economics and strategic management from the University of Virginia and the University of Maryland.