William Shaw

William Shaw is an American hotelier and business executive who was the vice-chairman of Marriott International until he retired in 2011. He spent most of his career working for Marriott hotels working his way up to the vice-chairman position which he held since May 2009.

Early life and education Shaw grew up in Arlington County, Virginia. Shaw received his BA from University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis in 1972.

Career He joined the Marriott hotel company in 1974, was elected Corporate Controller in 1979, and a company Vice President in 1982. In 1986, Shaw became Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of Marriott Corporation. He was elected Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Marriott Corporation in April 1988. In February 1992, he was elected President of the Marriott Service Group.

Shaw became the Chairman of the Board for Marriott Vacations Worldwide in November 2011.

Between March 1997 and April 2009, Shaw served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Marriott International, before taking up his position as Vice-Chairman.

Other positions Shaw is on the board of trustees of the University of Notre Dame, the Suburban Hospital Foundation, the Wolf Trap Foundation of the Performing Arts, Washington Mutual Investor Fund, board of directors and the NCAA Leadership Advisory Board.