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David J. Grissen
Chairman of the Board, Former Group President, Marriott International, Inc.
Independent
Director since 2013
Board Chair since 2021
Age: 66
BOARD COMMITTEES
• Audit, ACFE
• Nominating and Corporate Governance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Joined Marriott International, Inc., a global operator of hotels and related lodging facilities, in 1986 with his most recent role being Group President, Americas since 2020 until his retirement in 2021
• Various positions at Marriott including Group President; Group President, Americas; President, Americas; Executive Vice President of the Eastern Region; Senior Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region and Senior Vice President of Finance and Business Development
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
• Leadership experience with a complex organization that includes franchised, managed and owned operations
• Building marketing platforms with multiple portfolio brands
• Acquisitions and integration
EDUCATION
BA, Michigan State University
MBA, Loyola University Chicago
ALSO...
David implemented the 4 Disciplines of Execution because he saw how employees understanding how their day-to-day activities relate to the company’s overall business results made them feel they were all working towards a common goal and they make a difference and have a voice.
David, a long-time runner, served as Vice Chairman of Back On My Feet, a non-profit whose mission is helping the homeless via a structured running program.
OTHER PUBLIC BOARDS
• Chatham Lodging Trust (2022 – present)
Former
• Good Times Restaurants Inc. (2005 – 2010)