MICHAEL BROWN
PRESIDENT & CEO, TRAVEL + LEISURE CO., ORLANDO
Earlier this year, Travel + Leisure Co. opened its new global headquarters in downtown Orlando, bringing more than 900 associates into the city's urban core, representing a capital investment exceeding $36 million. The company's 19,000 employees help deliver more than 6 million vacations per year at more than 280 timeshare resorts worldwide. Its brands include Club Wyndham, WorldMark by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club, Sports Illustrated Resorts and the timeshare exchange network RCI. Brown, who advocates for reshaping perceptions of the timeshare industry, has led the company since 2017.
EDUCATION: University of Virginia (BS)
DAILY RITUAL: I maintain a routine of keeping my inbox under 10 emails, which helps me stay focused, organized and responsive to what matters most.
NEXT GEN ADVICE: In your 20s, try many roles. In your 30s, decide what you want to do. In your 40s, focus on excelling. Throughout, prioritize building meaningful, in-person relationships.
GIVING BACK: Since launching in 2021, the Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation has expanded access to education from preschool through college. To date, 46 scholarships have been awarded, with 30 more planned for 2026. The foundation also established the Hawk Haven Preschool Program, supporting early childhood education and strengthening opportunities for students and families across Central Florida.
NOTABLE TRENDS
“Innovation is focused on meeting evolving consumer preferences through new brands and offerings.”