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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality executives Matthew Avril and James (“Jim”) Dausch as independent directors to its Board. Their appointments, effective March 4, 2025, are part of MVW’s ongoing board refreshment efforts led by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Concurrently, the Company announced that longtime board members Melquiades (“Mel”) Martinez and Raymond (“Rip”) Gellein will retire from the Board immediately before MVW’s annual stockholders’ meeting, expected in May 2025.
Matthew Avril joins the Board with over 30 years of leadership experience in hospitality and vacation ownership. Most recently, he served as CEO of Diamond Resorts International, Inc. Before that, he was CEO-elect for Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc. and previously held executive leadership roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., including as President of its Hotel Group. Avril’s extensive background spans marketing, sales, finance, resort operations, and human resources.
James Dausch is a digital and strategic transformation leader with more than 25 years of experience at top-tier global brands. Currently, he serves as Global Chief Digital and Technology Officer for Pizza Hut at Yum! Brands, Inc. His career includes two decades at Marriott International, where he held leadership roles in operations, finance, sales, brand management, franchising, and digital transformation. He also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Under Armour, Inc.
William Shaw, Chair of MVW’s Board of Directors, welcomed the new appointments, stating, “Matt and Jim bring a wealth of experience in hospitality, consumer brands, and digital innovation. Their insights and expertise will be invaluable as we continue driving our strategic growth.”
Shaw also expressed gratitude to the retiring board members: “On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank Mel and Rip for their years of dedicated service. Their leadership has been instrumental to MVW’s success, and we wish them all the best in their retirement.”
Shaw concluded, “With the right mix of skills, experience, and fresh perspectives, our Board is well-positioned to advance our strategy and enhance long-term shareholder value, particularly through leveraging technology to modernize our business.”
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