Multi-brand hotel operator CHI Hotels & Resorts (CHI) announced the appointment of leading marketing and IT expert Brian Pratt as its senior vice president for distribution Multi-brand hotel operator CHI Hotels & Resorts (CHI) announced the appointment of leading marketing and IT expert Brian Pratt as its senior vice president for distribution, loyalty programs, partnerships, and management information systems, based at the company’s headquarters in Malta. Brian has over 25 years experience in the hospitality business and was most recently vice president for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he was responsible for all marketing initiatives, customer-facing technology, business development, strategic planning, online advertising, and customer acquisition for the entire brand portfolio of St. Regis, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, Four Points Hotels, The Luxury Collection, and Le Meridien Hotels. He was also vice president e-commerce, e-business, and customer technology for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. In his earlier career, Brian gained valuable hands-on experience as a software consultant overseeing projects for Bank of Boston and Ford Motor.