Robert McCarthyDiscussing Robert McCarthy’s appointment, Mr. Marriott said, “I am also very pleased to announce that Bob has been promoted to chief operations officer. In this role, Bob will continue to have oversight for our Global Lodging Services division and for our Ritz-Carlton brand. In addition, the presidents of our four continental operating divisions will have co-reporting relationships to Bob along with their primary reporting responsibilities to Arne as chief executive officer. “As a 35-year veteran of the company, Bob McCarthy has made significant contributions to our growth and performance and has distinguished himself with his business leadership and stewardship of our company culture. His career, which began as a Marriott restaurant waiter, is a tribute to the opportunity that is possible at Marriott.