BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a
distinguished career of over 21 years, the last 11 years as general
counsel, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today
that executive vice president and general counsel Ed Ryan will retire from the position. Ed will
continue as general counsel through early December, at which point
he'll transition to an advisory role to company president and CEO,
Arne Sorenson, through 2018.
"Ed has been a trusted advisor from the moment we met both
joining the company in 1996 – but particularly since I took on the
CEO role," said Sorenson. "Ed uniquely defined the GC role to fit
both the complexity of our business and the company's rapidly
growing profile as an industry leader and a global company. Among
his many accomplishments, one of the best is the development of his
team – an exemplary in-house legal department staffed not just with
talented professionals around the world, but with people who care
deeply about advancing Marriott's business goals, minimizing our
legal risk, and leading the way on ethics."
During Ed's tenure, Marriott was recognized by the Ethisphere
Institute on its "World's Most Ethical Company" list for ten years.
As Marriott International has grown internationally over the last
decade, Ed developed a legal department across 15 offices around
the world to support the company's global footprint. Most recently,
Ed was responsible for guiding Marriott International's merger with
Starwood across the finish line.
"Ed believes that the end of a successful business negotiation
is making sure the person on the other side of the table feels good
about the outcome," said Sorenson. "That's not just smart business,
it's emblematic of the company's culture, and throughout the hotel
industry Ed is known for his ability to get to a result where both
sides can walk away knowing they were respected."
Prior to being appointed General Counsel, Ed held several
positions in the Marriott law department, including in development,
asset management, operations, franchising, and corporate
transactions. Ed joined Marriott after 18 years serving
clients in private practice in Washington, D.C., first with the firm of
Crowell & Moring (1978-1984), and then with Hogan & Hartson
(now Hogan Lovells) (1984-1996), where he was made partner in
1989.
Ed is a graduate of the University of
Pennsylvania, receiving his A.B. summa cum laude in 1975 and
his J.D. cum laude in 1978. While attending law school, he was
associate editor of the Law Review. Ed is a member of numerous
legal associations including the Association of Corporate Counsel
and also serves on the Board of Goodwill of the Greater Washington area, and is a past
President of the Potomac Boat Club.
The company anticipates announcing Ed's successor shortly.
About Marriott International
Marriott International,
Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a
portfolio of more than 6,200 properties in 30 leading hotel brands
spanning 125 countries and territories. Marriott operates and
franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all
around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty
programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton
Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information,
please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the
latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In
addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl
on Twitter and Instagram.
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