Contributor: Bill Showalter

Bill Showalter joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in June 2005 as senior vice president of finance, EAME. He is a senior finance executive with global experience in both finance and general management roles, bringing a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, M&A and business development. Prior to joining Starwood, Showalter was CFO at HJ Heinz Europe, where he was responsible for finance, IT, legal, European strategy and business development.

He holds a BA in accounting from Grove City College, Pennsylvania, and is a Pennsylvania Certified Public Accountant.