Chairman of the Board at Marriott International
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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David S. Marriott is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, Inc., the world’s largest hospitality company with over 9,900 properties across 146 countries and territories and over 30 brands, as of March 31, 2026. He was elected to the Marriott International Board of Directors in March of 2021 and assumed the position of Chairman of the Board in May of 2022. David Marriott is only the third Chairman of the Board in the company’s 98-year history, preceded by his father, J.W. Marriott, Jr. (Bill), and grandfather, J.W. Marriott.
David joined Marriott International in 1999 and has held a number of operational roles during his 26-year career with the company. As President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott, he 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 & Feasibility. Previously, David 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.
David is a graduate of the University of Utah. He sits on National Geographic Society’s board of trustees and has also served as a member of the board of trustees of The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation since 2015. David was previously Chair of the Governing Board of St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., and Chair of the Board of Benefactors for the Guide Dog Foundation. A mountain bike and running enthusiast, David travels extensively to meet with customers and Marriott associates at properties around the world. He resides in Maryland with his wife and four children.
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We are honored to be named the #1 Best Workplace in Indonesia by Great Place To Work. Awards like this are earned by people, and this recognition…
We are honored to be named the #1 Best Workplace in Indonesia by Great Place To Work. Awards like this are earned by people, and this recognition…
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A recent Forbes article by Robert Reiss highlights my dad as one of the leaders who helped to build successful businesses by putting people first…
A recent Forbes article by Robert Reiss highlights my dad as one of the leaders who helped to build successful businesses by putting people first…
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Japan is one of my favorite places to visit, with more than 120 Marriott Bonvoy hotels and some of the most passionate members in our program. As…
Japan is one of my favorite places to visit, with more than 120 Marriott Bonvoy hotels and some of the most passionate members in our program. As…
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We recently celebrated our J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honorees, and I’m incredibly proud to get to share our property honoree stories.…
We recently celebrated our J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honorees, and I’m incredibly proud to get to share our property honoree stories.…
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For more than 20 years, Jaclyn Low, Director of Human Resources, has been bringing Marriott International’s core value to Serve Our World to life at…
For more than 20 years, Jaclyn Low, Director of Human Resources, has been bringing Marriott International’s core value to Serve Our World to life at…
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Big news for travelers in Japan and across our global network. We're proud to announce a landmark partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and Japan…
Big news for travelers in Japan and across our global network. We're proud to announce a landmark partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and Japan…
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Sometimes a late substitution can make all the difference. Executive Chef Nicolas Amir Oviedo Luna from The Tampa EDITION was slated to join me for…
Sometimes a late substitution can make all the difference. Executive Chef Nicolas Amir Oviedo Luna from The Tampa EDITION was slated to join me for…
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Cannes Lions brings into focus how travel intersects so many parts of life—from food, to sport, to wellbeing—putting travel at the center of…
Cannes Lions brings into focus how travel intersects so many parts of life—from food, to sport, to wellbeing—putting travel at the center of…
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Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the talents, perspectives, and contributions of people with disabilities who…
Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the talents, perspectives, and contributions of people with disabilities who…
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For me, the best way to mark America’s 250th birthday this year is by getting out and seeing more of our country—whether natural wonders or historic…
For me, the best way to mark America’s 250th birthday this year is by getting out and seeing more of our country—whether natural wonders or historic…
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The closer we stay to our customers, the better we lead. Last week, we brought together a group of Marriott Bonvoy members with our global and…
The closer we stay to our customers, the better we lead. Last week, we brought together a group of Marriott Bonvoy members with our global and…
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Staying connected on shared priorities is key to driving consistency, collaboration, and long-term growth across the company. Earlier this quarter, I…
Staying connected on shared priorities is key to driving consistency, collaboration, and long-term growth across the company. Earlier this quarter, I…
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What a week in Nara, #Japan recently, celebrating our Consumer Services Top Performer award winners across Asia Pacific excluding China. Great…
What a week in Nara, #Japan recently, celebrating our Consumer Services Top Performer award winners across Asia Pacific excluding China. Great…
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My first visit to Nepal was truly memorable. Of course, the Himalayan Mountains were spectacular, and the warmth and pride of our associates also…
My first visit to Nepal was truly memorable. Of course, the Himalayan Mountains were spectacular, and the warmth and pride of our associates also…
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Today marks an exciting milestone as Marriott International welcomes The Coca-Cola Company and its portfolio of beverages to our hotels. For our…
Today marks an exciting milestone as Marriott International welcomes The Coca-Cola Company and its portfolio of beverages to our hotels. For our…
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We’re seeing travelers build their summer vacations around experiences, like live events and sports, with more than a third of American travelers…
We’re seeing travelers build their summer vacations around experiences, like live events and sports, with more than a third of American travelers…
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Nothing beats wings on game day—especially when you add a little Texas BBQ heat! As we celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026 and its host countries, I…
Nothing beats wings on game day—especially when you add a little Texas BBQ heat! As we celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026 and its host countries, I…
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