As the hospitality industry undergoes rapid transformation, leadership rooted in people, purpose and long-term vision has never been more critical. Duke Nam, regional vice president of Marriott International for Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines, exemplifies this philosophy through nearly four decades of experience and a leadership approach that places people at the heart of performance. Nam has led Marriott International’s operations across the three regions since 2018, overseeing business performance, owner relations, strategic development and regional growth. After working in senior leadership roles across Asia, including as general manager of Westin Taipei and Westin Guangzhou, he returned to Korea in 2018, playing pivotal role in making the country a strategic hub in Marriott’s Asia-Pacific portfolio. Under his leadership, Marriott Korea has showcased strong financial and operational performance with steady growth in gross operating profit per available room and revenue per available room index, supported by data-driven revenue strategies, dynamic pricing systems and a robust