McCarthy Named President of Marriott's North American Operations
WASHINGTON, DC, January 17, 2006. WASHINGTON, DC. Marriott International, Inc. has appointed Robert McCarthy president of North American lodging operations for the company's nearly 2,300-property North American hotel division, which reported sales of more than $6 billion in 2004.
In his expanded role, McCarthy will become a member of the company's corporate growth committee and will chair a newly created North American Lodging Leadership Council. He is also responsible for operations planning and support system wide and will continue to oversee North American lodging operations.
The North American Lodging Leadership Council will focus on implementing business strategies and optimizing collaboration across all functions and will include senior executives representing a range of key responsibilities.
McCarthy, who began his 30-year Marriott career as a waiter in a Marriott restaurant while attending college, was executive vp of North American lodging operations prior to his appointment. Previously, he was executive vp of operations, planning and support, regional senior vp of the Northeast and vp of operations for Courtyard and Fairfield Inn. McCarthy currently chairs the North American Hotel Development Committee.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
