Global media agency MEC announced today the appointment of Jason Lee as senior partner and senior director of digital for Marriott International businesses.
In his new role, Lee will be responsible for leading the “development and stewardship across Marriott International’s portfolio of brands, ensuring cross-team collaboration to drive genuinely integrated digital communication solutions, ideas and activation.” Lee arrives at MEC with extensive experience working with key brands, including a large focus in travel and entertainment. He comes to MEC from OMD Los Angeles, where he served as group director, digital, overseeing digital media strategy and buying for brands including SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, eHarmony and Experian Consumer Services. Prior to that, Lee spent over three years at Starcom Worldwide in Chicago, where supervised strategic digital planning and execution of SEM campaigns for companies such as General Motors, Disney Studios, and ESPN.
“We’re thrilled to have Jason join our thriving digital leadership community,” said Marla Kaplowitz, CEO, MEC North America. “His extensive multi-disciplinary experience and understanding of the convergence of media and proliferation of digital will add to the tremendous strides we’ve made in enhancing our digital capabilities. His hire is a testament to our continued efforts in attracting top talent that can deliver fully holistic strategies that connect content, insights, data and technology to drive efficiencies and deliver client growth.”