submitted by Maritz
St. Louis, MO — Maritz has announced that Meenaz Diamond has been named Global General Manager for EMEA and APAC. Meenaz brings a wealth of experience and a strong international network to the role. Her career includes leadership positions at renowned hotel brands such as Auberge Hotels Collection, Accor Hotels (Fairmont, Raffles), Starwood and Forte Hotels. She is recognized for her ability to establish and scale global sales operations, pioneer innovative commercial strategies, and lead high-performing international teams with deep customer relationships across the luxury travel and events sectors.
Meenaz is also deeply committed to social impact. She served for eight years as a trustee for Centrepoint, a leading UK charity focused on youth homelessness, contributing to governance and strategic fundraising efforts. Her dedication to community engagement continues through her role as VP Finance on the International SITE Board (Society of Incentive Travel Excellence) and as a mentor within SITE’s Women in Leadership (WIL) group.
Meenaz joins Ben Goedegebuure’e team that includes Eduardo Chaillo. Eduardo has served as Global General Manager for LATAM for many years, consistently delivering exceptional value through his deep understanding of the region and long-standing industry relationships. Together, Meenaz and Eduardo will guide Maritz’s global strategy for the Maritz Global Meetings Network, which continues to evolve as a powerful platform for delivering seamless, culturally responsive and locally informed meeting experiences across the globe. Central to its success are these Global General Managers, whose deep regional expertise, trusted relationships and strategic leadership ensure that Maritz clients benefit from truly global, yet locally nuanced solutions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Meenaz to the team,” said David Peckinpaugh, President and CEO of Maritz. “Her global perspective, strategic acumen and passion for meaningful engagement make her an invaluable addition as we continue to expand our reach and deliver exceptional experiences for our clients across the globe. This is a continuation of our commitment to global commerce that has been a key driver for Maritz for decades.”
About Maritz
Maritz is a 130-year-old leader in business and human performance that elevates human potential through tailored solutions in channel partnerships, loyalty, employee rewards, sales incentives, automotive and meetings & events. We use our deep knowledge of behavioral science, combined with data insights and analytics, to solve business challenges for our Fortune 500 clients. For more information, visit maritz.com.
