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Director Since 2026 / Age: 52

Chairman of the Board, Marriott International

David Marriott is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, where he has served as a director since 2021 and as Chairman since 2022. Since joining Marriott in 1999, he has held senior operational, sales and leadership roles across the company, including President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott, where he oversaw more than 330 hotels operating under 14 brands across 34 states and French Polynesia. He also served as Chief Operations Officer, The Americas Eastern Region, where he helped oversee hotel operations and the U.S. integration of Marriott's acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and previously held leadership roles across hotel operations and global sales. 

Mr. Marriott's qualifications to serve on the Board include his extensive experience leading large-scale, customer-focused operations at one of the world's most recognized hospitality companies. Throughout his career, he has led complex organizations where operational discipline, consistent execution and customer trust are critical to long-term success. His experience overseeing geographically diverse operations and leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience provides valuable perspective as AEP executes its strategy to deliver reliable, affordable power while meeting growing energy demand.

Current Public Company Boards

  • Marriott International