Mindshare Technologies names Marriott Vacations president as chairman of board

By Joey Ferguson

Steve Weisz, president and CEO of Marriott Vacations Worldwide. (photo: Marriott Vacations Worldwide)[/caption]

SALT LAKE CITY — Survey company Mindshare Technologies appointed Steve Weisz, president and chief executive of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, as the chairman of its board of trustees on Wednesday.

Weisz has been with Marriott International for 41 years, serving in many leadership capacities during his time there.

“Mindshare has some very big ambitions for the future, and as we aggressively pursue our long-term goals, we need a solid leadership team in place to give us thoughtful and effective direction,” said John Sperry, CEO of Mindshare, in a statement. “Steve is a born leader with fantastic instincts, and is absolutely a great fit to chair our board.”