Marriott International has appointed Rena Hozore Reiss Executive Vice President and General Counsel to Marriott International where she will also be a member of the company’s executive team. Reiss had served recently as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. She returns to Marriott where she worked in the company’s Law Department for ten years, holding the position of Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Reiss received her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. She sits on the Georgetown University Hospitality Law Advisory Board and was Hyatt’s representative on the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
“We’re delighted to welcome Rena back to Marriott leading our legal function,” said Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International. “Rena’s extensive global and broad leadership experience combined with her 17 years in the hospitality industry will be a tremendous complement to our world-class legal team. Rena will be a transformative leader who will continue to elevate the company’s commitment to excellence and integrity.”
