Arne Sorenson

• President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International, USA

Graduate: Luther College, Iowa; University of Minnesota Law School. Former Partner, Latham & Watkins, Washington DC. 1996, joined Marriott; active in travel and tourism policy through World Economic Forum, World Travel and Tourism Council and on the Board of Brand USA; 2007, launched Marriott's partnership with the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation in Brazil. Leads Marriott's diversity and sustainability efforts as Chair, Global Diversity and Inclusion Council and Founder, Marriott Global Green Council. Since March 2012, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International, responsible for the global growth and performance of the company's brands and businesses. Member, Board of Directors, Wal-Mart Stores.