BETHESDA, Md., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
International's (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced
today it has elected David Marriott,
President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott at Marriott
International, and Horacio Rozanski,
President and Chief Executive Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.,
as directors of the company, effective March
15, 2021. Mr. Marriott and Mr. Rozanski will also be
included in the company's slate of nominees for election at
Marriott's upcoming 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The elections of Mr. Marriott and Mr. Rozanski expand the Board
membership to 13, nine of whom are independent. Last May, the
company announced that in consultation with its Board of
Directors, Mr. J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr. – who is currently serving
as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board – plans to
transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus in 2022. With Mr.
David Marriott joining the Board of
Directors and in anticipation of him eventually assuming the
position of Chairman of the Board in 2022, he will be formally
stepping down from his role as President, U.S. Full Service Managed
by Marriott, effective at the end of April.
"We are pleased to welcome David and Horacio to the Board of
Directors," said Chairman Bill
Marriott. "They both bring decades of experience and a
wealth of knowledge in key areas that will be a tremendous resource
for the company as we focus on the recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic."
David Marriott
David Marriott joined Marriott
International in 1999 and has held a number of operational roles
during his tenure with the company. As President, U.S. Full Service
Managed by Marriott, Mr. Marriott was responsible for oversight of
more than 330 hotels operating under 14 brands in 34 states and
French Polynesia. In this
capacity, he oversaw Hotel Operations, Human Resources, Sales &
Marketing, Finance, Market Strategy, Information Resources and
Development & Feasbility. Previously, Mr. Marriott served as
Chief Operations Officer - The Americas Eastern Region from 2010 to
2018, where he was responsible for hotel operations in 23 states.
During this time, he also oversaw the U.S. integration efforts of
Marriott's acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Prior
positions at the company include Market Vice President, where he
was responsible for hotel operations in New York, New
Jersey, Philadelphia and
Baltimore, and Senior Vice
President of Global Sales, where he helped lead a comprehensive
transformation of Marriott's U.S. sales organization. Mr. Marriott
is a graduate of the University of
Utah. He currently serves as Chair of the Governing Board of
St. Albans School in Washington,
D.C. and is a member of the board of trustees of The J.
Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
"Like me, David grew up in the hospitality business," said
Chairman Bill Marriott. "While
having Marriott as his last name opened the first door for him, he
has proven throughout his 21 years with the company that he is a
disciplined operator, a thoughtful collaborator with our owners and
franchisees, and a passionate steward of our culture. The Board
will benefit from his experience and insights."
Horacio Rozanski
As Chief Executive Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Mr.
Rozanski has overseen a strategic transformation of the firm, a
leader in integrating advanced technology to solve the most complex
problems facing government clients and Fortune 500 corporations,
through investments in innovation and highly skilled talent. Mr.
Rozanski played a central role in the 2008 separation of the firm's
core government and commercial businesses into two distinct
companies, Booz Allen Hamilton's 2010 initial public offering, and
its 2011 expansion into international and commercial markets. He
developed and has led the execution of a corporate strategy that
has sustained the firm's role as an industry leader over the last
decade. Mr. Rozanski joined Booz
Allen in 1992 as a consultant to commercial clients, was
elected vice president in 1999, and served as chief personnel
officer, chief strategy and talent officer, and president and chief
operating officer before becoming CEO. He is a member of the firm's
board of directors. Born and raised in Argentina, Mr. Rozanski came to the United States to attend college. He holds
a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Eau
Claire and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He is the chair of the board
of directors of Children's National Medical Center and a member of
the board of CARE.
"Horacio's established track record in innovation, technology,
talent management and international expansion makes him a terrific
addition to our Board. His perspective and experience will be
invaluable to the company as we continue to grow our global
footprint, advance our technology transformation and realize the
opportunity in emerging businesses," said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer,
Marriott International. "We look
forward to his guidance and counsel as an independent director of
the company."
With today's additions, the 13 members of Marriott's Board of
Directors are:
- J.W. Marriott, Jr., Executive Chairman and Chairman
of the Board, Marriott International, Inc.
- Anthony G. Capuano, Chief
Executive Officer, Marriott
International, Inc.
- Deborah Marriott
Harrison, Global Cultural Ambassador Emeritus,
Marriott International, Inc.
- Frederick A. Henderson,
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SunCoke Energy,
Inc.
- Eric Hippeau, Managing
Partner, Lerer Hippeau
- Lawrence W. Kellner,
President, Emerald Creek, Group,
LLC, Marriott International, Inc.'s Lead Director
- Debra L. Lee, Former
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BET Networks
- Aylwin B. Lewis, Former
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Potbelly
Corporation
- David S. Marriott,
President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott, Marriott
International, Inc.
- Margaret M. McCarthy,
Former Executive Vice President, CVS Health Corporation
- George Muñoz, Principal, Muñoz Investment Banking Group,
LLC
- Horacio D. Rozanski,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Booz Allen Hamilton,
Inc.
- Susan C. Schwab,
Professor Emerita, University of
Maryland and Former U.S. Trade Representative
About Marriott International
Marriott International,
Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a
portfolio of more than 7,600 properties under 30 leading brands
spanning 133 countries and territories. Marriott operates and
franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all
around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its
highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit
our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company
news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect
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