Daren Louis Kingi

Daren Louis Kingi has over 30 years of experience in the sales and marketing industry. Daren began their career at Hilton Worldwide in 1985 and worked there for 16 years. In 2001, they joined Marriott New York City as the Market Director of Sales, where they led and directed sales and marketing efforts for all 12 managed hotels.

In 2007, Kingi moved to Renaissance Hotels North America as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Daren created and implemented successful sales and marketing strategies that drove brand market share and revenue growth. Daren also led change management efforts and integrated Renaissance into the Sales Force One system.

In 2009, Kingi joined Marriott International-Western Mountain Pacific Area as the Vice President of Sales. In this role, they provided sales leadership for 65 Marriott hotels and exceeded top-line revenue goals. Daren collaborated with various departments and supported corporate initiatives.

Most recently, Kingi served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Visit Indy, the destination marketing organization for Indianapolis. Daren promoted Indianapolis to leisure travelers, conventions, meetings, and events. With their leadership, Indy became a popular destination for conventions, tourism, and major sporting events.

Overall, Kingi has a strong background in sales and marketing, with expertise in driving revenue growth, developing strategies, and leading change management initiatives.

Daren Louis Kingi attended Brigham Young University–Hawaii, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in an unspecified field of study. Daren also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art/Art Studies, General from the same university. Daren later enrolled at Graceland University, but details about their degree or field of study at this institution are unknown. Daren further pursued their education at Stanford University Continuing Studies, focusing on Leadership from a design perspective.