Noah Silverman

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the appointment of Noah Silverman as Global Development Officer, U.S. & Canada.

Mr. Silverman most recently served as Chief Development Officer, U.S. & Canada Full Service Hotels, where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development process in the United States and Canada for the company's luxury and premium brands.

A 24-year veteran of the company, Mr. Silverman played a crucial role in the acquisition and subsequent growth of the Delta by Marriott Hotels and Gaylord Hotels brands and the acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Mr. Silverman began his Marriott career as a litigation attorney and then a franchise attorney in the company's Law Department. Prior to his appointment as Chief Development Officer, U.S. & Canada Full Service Hotels in 2011, Mr. Silverman held a number of leadership roles in asset management and finance, including Senior Vice President, Global Asset Management from 2010 to 2011; Senior Vice President, Development Asset Management, from 2008 to 2010; and Senior Vice President, Project Finance, from 2006 to 2008. Mr. Silverman received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his A.B. from Princeton University.