Meyer will take on the expanded interim role on January 16 and report directly to Thorsten Kirschke, chief operating officer, Carlson Hotels, and president, Carlson Hotels, Americas.
She reports to Heather Passe, vice president, Marketing, Loyalty and E-Commerce, Carlson Hotels. The company recently announced the launch of its new hotel loyalty program, Club Carlson.
Carlson today announced that Alan J. Buddendeck has been appointed vice president and chief communications officer for Carlson, effective May 16, 2011. He reports to Elizabeth Bastoni, executive vice president, Human Resources.