Marriott International has named Yibing Mao as president of the company’s operations in Greater China, reporting to president and chief executive officer, Anthony Capuano.
Based in Shanghai, Mao will lead the next chapter of growth for Marriott in Greater China in her new role.
She joined Marriott in 1996 and held the title of senior vice president & chief counsel, Asia Pacific, prior to stepping down in 2020. In that role, she managed a large legal team across seven offices in Asia that was responsible for more than 700 hotels in the region, and was actively involved in all aspects of the business.
Prior to joining Marriott, Mao held positions at law firms in both the US and Hong Kong, including McGuireWoods LLP, Slaughter and May and Milbank.
