What Happened?
Bethesda, MD-based Marriott International promoted Ed Ryan to General Counsel.
About the Company
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda` Maryland` USA` with more than 6`500 properties in 127 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington` D.C.` in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 brands. Marriott International has more than 500`000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties` as well as at corporate offices. The company has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability` veteran status or any other basis protected under federal` state or local laws.
About the Person
Edward A. “Ed” Ryan assumed the role of executive vice president and general counsel for Marriott International in 2006, and is a senior executive officer of the company. Mr. Ryan joined Marriott in 1996 and has had responsibility for all new management agreements and real estate development worldwide for full service, select service and extended stay hotels. Most recently, Mr. Ryan assumed responsibility for all corporate transactions and corporate governance. Prior to joining Marriott, Mr. Ryan engaged in private practice in Washington, D.C., first with the firm of Crowell & Moring from 1978 to 1984, and then with Hogan & Hartson from 1984 to 1996, where he was made partner in 1989. Mr. Ryan 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. Mr. Ryan has been a key contributor to Marriott’s global growth and is highly respected in the field for his industry leadership.
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