Barry Sternlicht (Starwood)

Barry Sternlicht is a prominent American businessman and investor known for founding Starwood Capital Group, a private investment firm focused on real estate and hospitality. He gained fame for developing the W Hotels brand and transforming the hospitality industry. Sternlicht served as CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, overseeing its growth into a major hotel operator before it was acquired by Marriott International in 2016. He is recognized for his innovative approach to real estate and hospitality, as well as for his influential role in shaping the modern hotel landscape. Sternlicht is also a philanthropist and advocate for sustainable practices.