Sergio D. Rivera

Independent Director at Welltower

Mr. Rivera has been the Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (a leading theme park and entertainment company) since November 2019. Mr. Rivera served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Vacation Ownership segment of ILG, Inc. (a hospitality and leisure services company), from 2016 to September 2018. Mr. Rivera is also the former President of The Americas for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (a hotel and leisure company), a position he held from 2012 to 2016, and Chief Executive Officer and President of Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., a position he held from 2007 to 2016. Mr. Rivera served in a variety of capacities with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. since 1998. Mr. Rivera’s extensive experience in real estate development and investment strategy, corporate finance and accounting, and operating matters relevant to management of complex global businesses with one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world provides valuable insight to the Board.

Timeline

  • Independent Director

    Current role