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Keven Wishard

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Sr. Director, Global & Continent Operations

Keven Wishard is a seasoned hospitality executive with over 30 years of experience driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and organizational transformation at Marriott International. As Senior Director and Head of Global & Continent Operations for Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Keven leads the development and execution of brand standards, quality assurance, and partner support for Marriott’s growing short-term rental platform.

Throughout his career, he has held progressive leadership roles across operations, sales, and owner services—overseeing large-scale teams of 500+ employees and revenue portfolios exceeding $1.5B. Known for his strategic mindset, ability to lead through change, and focus on talent development, Keven has consistently delivered results in performance, guest experience, and employee engagement.

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June 4, 2025

Behind the Brand: How Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is Driving Partner Success

Send us a message! What happens when one of the world’s most trusted hotel brands steps into the vacation rental space? In this episode, we’re joined by Jane Gavin (Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Guest Experience) and Keven Wishard (Senior Director of Global & Continent Operations) from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. With decades of hospitality experience between them, Jane and Keven take us inside Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy’s bold approach to short-term rentals. One built...