Frederick J. Kleisner

Background

Kleisner, Frederick J. was born on September 5, 1944.

Education

Bachelor in Hotel Management, Michigan State University, 1966.

Career

With Hilton Hotels, 1969—1985. Senior vice president, director operations N. American division The Sheraton corporation, 1985—1990. Executive vice president, group president operations Interstate Hotel Company, 1990—1995.

President, chief operating officer Westin Hotels & Resorts, Seattle, 1995—1998. President, chief operating officer Americas Starwoods Hotels & Resorts, White Plains, New York, 1998—1999. President, chief operating officer Wyndham International Inc., Dallas, 1999-2000, president, Chief Executive Officer, 2000—2005, chairman, 2000—2005.

Interim president, Chief Executive Officer Morgans Hotel Group Company, New York City, 2007, president, Chief Executive Officer, since 2007. Board directors Morgans Hotel Group Company, since 2006.

Achievements

• Frederick J. Kleisner has been listed as a noteworthy hotel executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustees National Outdoor Leadership School, 1996—2002, since 2003, vice chairman, 2004—2005, chairman, since 2005.

Connections

Married Johnna Lois McDonald. 3 children.

Spouse:

Johnna Lois McDonald