The Ritz-Carlton, owned by Marriott International, Inc., said Thursday that it has appointed Herve Humler as president and chief operations officer.
Humler is one of the original founders of The Ritz-Carlton in 1983. He will also oversee Bulgari Hotels & Resorts. Humler replaces Simon Cooper, who has been named Marriott International's new president and managing director for Asia Pacific.
The Ritz-Carlton operates 76 hotels luxury hotels worldwide.