Ty Breland
Ty Breland is the Chief Human Resources Officer and EVP of Global Operations Services for Marriott International, Inc., the world’s largest hotel company, with over 700,000 people wearing a Marriott name tag across more than 9,300 properties and corporate offices worldwide. As the company’s senior human resources and operations executive, Ty is responsible for creating a unique, world-class employment experience at Marriott while ensuring the company’s operational services empower its hotels to serve Marriott Bonvoy® members and guests around the world.
In his role, Ty leads the company’s global HR function and operations services, shaping both the associate and guest experience across 144 countries and territories, ensuring our hotels have the support they need to make decisions and be successful. Marriott is proud to be recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and Great Place to Work.
Ty began his Marriott career in 2004 and has held a number of HR senior leadership roles within the company and in support of Marriott’s global disciplines, including Sales, Marketing, Development, and Revenue Management. He played a prominent role in Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, serving as the company’s Global HR Integration Officer and pioneered the development and launch of Marriott’s Digital Learning Zone, which provides innovative global learning access to associates around the world.
Ty is a graduate of Virginia Tech where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science degrees, with a specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Ty sits on the Board at Virginia Tech’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. He is also a member of World 50, a private community for CEOs and C-level executives at globally respected organizations that work to make a lasting impact.