– USA, FL – Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) announced the appointment of Matt Avril and Jim Dausch to its Board as independent directors effective March 4, 2025.
“Matt and Jim bring decades of collective experience with leading hospitality and consumer brands and deep industry, operational, technological and digital expertise. They are both terrific additions with skills that will help drive our strategy forward.” said Board Chair, Bill Shaw.
The Company also announced the retirement of Mel Martinez and Rip Gellein from the Board, effective immediately before the AGM in May 2025.
About Matthew Avril
Matt Avril has over 30 years of executive experience, principally in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, and most recently served as CEO of Diamond Resorts International, Inc. Before that, he was CEO-elect for Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc. after his retirement as President, Hotel Group, at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.. Before that, he served in several executive leadership positions with Starwood and held various senior leadership positions with Vistana, including as President and MD of Operations.
Matt Avril is a CPA, and his experience in hospitality and vacation ownership includes marketing and sales, finance and accounting, resort operations, technical operations, and human resources.
About James Dausch
Jim Dausch is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience conceptualizing and leading the execution of transformational, growth-focused strategies at well-known brands, including Marriott International, Inc., and is currently Global Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Pizza Hut at Yum! Brands, Inc. Before that, Jim Dausch served as EVP and CCO at Under Armour, Inc. Before that, his career at Marriott International spanned over 20 years in various senior leadership positions including as Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, with increasing leadership responsibility in the areas of operations, corporate finance, sales and marketing, brand management, franchising, and digital and technology.
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental, and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. The Company has approximately 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates an exchange network and membership programs comprised of more than 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories and provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties. As a leader and innovator in the vacation industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors, and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales, and marketing of vacation ownership products and services.
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