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Grow. Succeed. Belong. Welcome to Aimbridge Hospitality where the door to opportunity is waiting for you. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations. And with more than 1,500 hotels in over 20 countries, we’ve mastered the art of connection. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other – for our customers and our team members. If you’re ready to grow, learn and connect with a team of dynamic colleagues with a passion for excellence, come on in, the door’s open. read more

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CEO: Craig S. Smith

Craig S. Smith Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Rating

Aimbridge Hospitality's CEO, Craig S. Smith, has 556 employee ratings and a score of 87/100, placing them in the Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees and Top 5% of other companies in Dallas. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that females at Aimbridge Hospitality rate Craig S. Smith higher than males, giving the CEO a score of 88/100.

Last updated 15 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Aimbridge Hospitality's CEO Rating

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In the Top 5% of 1339 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 5% of 123 Nearby Companies in Dallas
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Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig S. Smith Bio

Craig S. Smith, is Chief Executive Officer for Aimbridge Hospitality the world’s leading global hospitality management company. A trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets.

Prior to this role, he oversaw the global operations for the fastest- growing division of the world’s largest hospitality company, Marriott International, with specific responsibility for 2,500+ hotels worldwide with $15B+ USD in sales across 136 countries and territories.

His leadership spanned a diverse workforce of 230,000+ comprised of 54% women and employees who speak more than 60 different languages. He also had oversight of the deployment of 28 iconic brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Westin and W Hotels Worldwide backed by one of the world’s largest loyalty platforms, Marriott Bonvoy® with 150M+ members.

A strong industry advocate with honed global expertise, Mr. Smith is a frequent contributor to G20 public-private sector travel and tourism initiatives. He chairs the board of the US-ASEAN Business Council, is on the board of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), is the lead representative for Marriott International, Inc, for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and is a sought-after speaker and media source on the state of global travel and tourism and its geopolitical and economic impact.

The son of a Career Ambassador and father of five, Craig has lived in 13 countries and has a deep appreciation for cultural differences across generations and geographies. He is a certified private pilot, master scuba diver, skis, and loves motorcycles. Craig is fluent in English and Spanish and is conversant in Portuguese. A mentor to many, he is appreciated worldwide for championing personal and professional development.

Who Ranks Aimbridge Hospitality's CEO Rating the Highest?

Department - Communications 100/100

Department - Customer Success 94/100

Experience - Entry Level 94/100

Who Ranks Aimbridge Hospitality's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Native American 72/100

Department - Accounting 76/100

Ethnicity - Other 81/100

Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig S. Smith At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Aimbridge Hospitality.

Based on 556 ratings, Craig S. Smith ranks right above Davidson Hotels' CEO, John Belden.

Aimbridge Hospitality's CEO is highly regarded by the Communications department, the Customer Success department, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, Native American employees and the Accounting department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.