Marriott International has appointed Jerome Briet as its chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Briet will oversee and drive the company’s growth through new-build, conversion and franchise opportunities across new and established markets in the region. Briet was previously the regional vice president, Mixed-use Development for the Middle East and Africa. He takes on his new role from Samir Baidas who served as the chief development officer and has been a pivotal part of the company’s Middle East and Africa development team for over 14 years. Prior to joining Marriott, Briet worked with Jones Lang LaSalle in their Paris and Dubai offices, where he handled capital markets transactions in the Mena region. He also worked with Millennium & Copthorne, where he oversaw Development & Acquisitions for the Middle East, Africa and India.