Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced the appointment of Mari Sifo as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective November 28, 2022. She succeeds Joanne Hamilton who previously announced her retirement. Ms. Sifo joins the Company with more than 20 years of strategic human resources and business leadership experience at both private and public companies. In her new role, she will serve as a key member of the
Company's executive management team and will oversee all aspects of human resources including talent management; succession planning; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; organizational development and effectiveness; total rewards and executive compensation. She will also serve on the Corporate Responsibility (CR) Executive Steering Committee, which provides oversight of CR strategy and engagement with the Board of Directors, company leadership and external CR-related stakeholders. Additionally, she will lead internal Office Services and Facilities, Corporate Communications and Charitable Giving teams. Most recently, Ms. Sifo served as chief human resources and communications officer at SWM International, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialty materials, where she was responsible for leading the overall people strategy, corporate brand and environmental, social and governance strategy. Prior to her role at SWM International, Inc., her previous positions included senior director human resources at CP Kelco; and other human resources leadership positions at Mondelez International, United Technologies Corporation and Owens Corning. She is a member of the Gartner Atlanta CHRO Governing Board and serves on the board of 21st Century Leaders, a non-profit that connects, transforms and inspires high school students.