Hard Rock Welcomes Brian Klein Head of Marketing for Hotels & Casinos
February 2, 2011 - In this role, he will oversee Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos brand and individual properties, and report to John Galloway, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock International.
Hard Rock International announced that Brian Klein has been named Head of Marketing for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. In this role, he will oversee Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos brand and individual properties, and report to John Galloway, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock International.
Klein brings more than 10 years of experience in all phases of marketing and brand management, promotions, special events, advertising, public relations and operations in the hospitality, electronics and packaged goods industries. Most recently, he served as the Regional Director of Marketing for Hyatt Hotels Corporation where he was responsible for all Hyatt Resort field marketing, including development of regional and local marketing strategies as well as the management of tactics and programs designed to drive brand revenue. Prior to joining Hyatt, Klein worked at several global advertising agencies where he played a key role in developing advertising strategies and communication on behalf of his clients. Klein is the latest executive hire to Hard Rock International's Hotels & Casinos segment, which includes 15 hotels/casinos worldwide, featuring domestic properties in four states and six international properties. Additionally, in January 2011 Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos expanded its international offerings with the brand's first all-inclusive resort, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana.
“Brian's experience in hospitality marketing will play an important role in Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos growth,” said John Galloway, Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock International. “We couldn't pick a better fit to help us grow the Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos brand.”
Klein holds a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Brand Management from DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL. He also earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Saint Louis University, John Cook School of Business in St. Louis, MO.
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