BETHESDA, Md., June 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (the "Company") announced today
that Deborah Marriott Harrison, the
Company's Global Officer, Marriott
Culture and Business Councils, and the daughter of Executive
Chairman J.W. Marriott, Jr., was appointed as a director of the
Company effective on June 17,
2014. Ms. Harrison fills the board position previously
held by her brother, John W. Marriott
III, for 12 years. Mr. Marriott III resigned from the
board effective June 16, 2014 to
devote more time to his other business interests and family
matters.
Ms. Harrison, 57, has held a number of positions with the
Company, including positions in accounting and operations, and more
recently as head of Marriott's government affairs group from 2006
to 2013 and, since 2013, her current position as Global Officer,
Marriott Culture and Business
Councils. In her current position, Ms. Harrison oversees
strategy for the Company's 76 worldwide business councils and works
with the Company's associates, owners and franchisees to promote
and protect Marriott's culture and legacy, one of its key
competitive advantages. She also serves on the boards of the
Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities, the J.Willard and
Alice S. Marriott Foundation, and the DC College Access
Program. From 2011 to 2013, she served as a director of
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), a leading
vacation ownership resorts company, which was spun off from the
Company in November 2011. Ms. Harrison is a Phi Kappa Phi
graduate of Brigham Young University. She will bring to the
Board the benefits of her deep and lifelong association with the
Company and its strong culture and values, as well as experience in
key business and operational functions.
J.W. Marriott, Jr. stated, "We are thrilled that Debbie will
bring to the Board her enthusiasm, judgment and deep experience
with our company and our culture. At the same time, I am so
proud of the job John has done in his many years with the Company,
and deeply appreciate the commitment and passion he has brought to
his service on the Board. While we enthusiastically welcome
Debbie, we have benefited greatly from John's long and dedicated
service."
Ms. Harrison was appointed for a term that expires at the
Company's next annual meeting of shareholders.
John W. Marriott III is the Chief
Executive Officer of JWM Family Enterprises, L.P., a private
partnership that develops and owns hotels. Mr. Marriott held
numerous positions over his 30-year career with the Company,
including Executive Vice President-Lodging and President of North
American Lodging. He is a former Chairman of the Advisory
Board of the Smithsonian National Zoo and is a member of the board
of directors of the Washington Airports Task Force.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a
leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,000
properties in 78 countries and territories and reported revenues of
nearly $13 billion in fiscal year
2013. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses
vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. For more information or
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