Maryam Banikarim was the global chief marketing officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation where she was responsible for helping Hyatt become the most valued hospitality brand by driving loyalty and community among travelers. She is a force for change, recognized for her boundless curiosity, ability to build dynamic teams and forge powerful partnerships. Prior to joining Hyatt, Maryam was the first chief marketing officer at the Gannett Company, where she was responsible for national sales, company-wide marketing, communications and research. Previously, she was senior vice president at NBC Universal and chief marketing officer for Univision Communications, Inc. Throughout her professional career, Maryam has served as a consultant for companies such as Deutsche Bank, Bacardi and Time Warner. She also worked at Turner Broadcasting, MacMillan Publishers, and was a lead team member for the launch of CitySearch, an early Internet start-up. Maryam began her career in account management at Young & Rubicam. Her achievements include multiple accolades: The New York Post’s “50 Most Powerful Women in NYC,” Fast Company’s “Fast Fifty” list of corporate trailblazers and trendsetters, Fast Company’s “Top 10 Disrupters,”Crain’s New York Business and Advertising Age’s “40 under 40,” Advertising Age’s “Women to Watch,” Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business 1000,” and Adweek’s “Changing the Game” list of advertising women of New York.