Executive Overview
Naveen Manga is a visionary technology executive and currently serves as Global Chief Information Officer at Marriott International. He leads the company’s global technology strategy, driving digital innovation, transformation, and growth across a complex global footprint of 9500+ hotels in 140 countries. Naveen drives cloud platform modernization, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions technology, and the development of global solutions tailored to local laws, cultures, and compliance environments. Naveen bridges business and technology to position Marriott as a digital-first leader in travel and hospitality. His technology vision is centered on disrupting industry norms — leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable innovation to reimagine guest experience at scale. A committed champion of inclusion, Naveen serves as Co-Chair of Marriott’s Asia Pacific Islander Resource Group, promoting cross-cultural leadership and empowering global teams. Under his leadership, Marriott International was recognized with two consecutive CIO 100 Awards, highlighting bold, enterprise-wide transformation. With over 25+ years of experience across hospitality, healthcare, education, and financial services, Naveen combines strategic foresight with deep technical expertise to help shape the future of travel and technology.
Career Timeline
- Marriott InternationalCurrentAug 2021–Present· 5 yrs 1 mo
- Global Chief Information OfficerCurrentJun 2025–Present
- Global Chief Technology OfficerAug 2021–May 2025
- 2010–2021· 11 yrs
- Vice President, Global Software Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Product & Experience Design2010–2021
- 1999–2010· 11 yrs
- Director, Enterprise Application Development1999–2010
- 1997–1999· 2 yrs
- Programmer/Analyst1997–1999
Education
Leadership and Management Program
The Wharton SchoolMSBA
Master of Science in Business Administration
University of Memphis