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Executive Snapshot
Who: J.W. “Bill” Marriott Jr., Marriott International Inc. Chairman and CEO. He took over as CEO from his father John Willard Marriott in 1972.
Education: B.S. in Banking and Finance from the University of Utah.
What you may not know: Served as an officer in the Navy.
Personal: He’s been married to his wife, Donna Garff, for more than 40 years. They have four children and 13 grandchildren.
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Marriott International Inc. company history
WEBSITE: Marriott International Inc.
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