New Counsel for Marriott
WASHINGTON, DC, December 29, 2006. David Mann has been named Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel - Corporate Transactions, Finance & Governance, Marriott International. In his new responsibilities, Mann will oversee the legal aspects of corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, and securities work for Marriott, as well as the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
"David's many years of experience in the hospitality industry, including his time at Ritz-Carlton, make him a valued asset for Marriott. His proven ability to handle complex transactions and provide strong leadership will be a great benefit to our Corporate Transactions Group," said Edward A. Ryan, executive vice president and general counsel.
Mann is returning to Marriott International headquarters from The Ritz- Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International. Since 2001, Mann has served as deputy general counsel and corporate secretary for Ritz-Carlton. Mann joined Marriott in 1995 as a finance attorney in the corporate affairs practice group of the law department. He was promoted to senior counsel in 1997 and assistant general counsel in 2000. From 1998 to 2000, he held the additional position of corporate secretary for Marriott International, Inc.
Mann earned his B.A. magna*censored*laude from Dartmouth College in 1984, and his J.D.*censored*laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. Prior to joining Marriott, he was an associate in the corporate section of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld's Washington, D.C. office, where he specialized in public and private financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law.
A native of Suffield, Conn., Mann now lives in Washington, D.C. He will transition to his new duties over the next few months.
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 
