Andrea Padilla, director of field marketing for Marriott International in Latin America and the Caribbean, was honored in Miami on July 21 as one of The Internationalist’s Latin American 50, marketing professionals recognized as today’s marketing leaders shaping industry for tomorrow.

At Marriott, Andrea is responsible for field marketing and management of key relationships with strategic alliance marketing partners for Latin America.  She joined Marriott International in 2010, after working for Avaya International, as marketing director for Latin America, and for Hewlett-Packard Latin America, as regional director of corporate marketing and communications director.

“We are so proud of Andrea and of the work she does in the Caribbean/Latin America region to support our hotels and create successful marketing programs with our partners,” said Teri Merritt, VP Brand Marketing & eCommerce – Americas.  “It is great to see her recognized in this way.”

“The Latin American 50 are devoted internationalists who understand the value and complexity of building brands across borders,” said Deb Malone, publisher of The Internationalist, a print and online portal connecting people and ideas in international marketing, advertising and media.  “All recognize that the business of marketing is being rewritten every day. And THE 50 are the authors for Latin America — whether out front or behind the scenes.”

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