William McCarten
Founder at DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY COMPANY
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
William W.
McCarten is the founder of DiamondRock Hospitality Co. (founded in 2004) and currently holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman.
He is also currently working as an Independent Director at Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
since 2011.
Additionally, he is a Member-National Selection Committee at Jefferson Scholars Foundation and a Trustee at Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
In his former positions, McCarten served as Non-Executive Chairman at HMSHost Corp.
from 1995 to 2001.
He was also the Lead Independent Director at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. from 2011 to 2023.
McCarten held the position of President-Marriott Services Group at Marriott International, Inc. from 2001 to 2003.
Prior to that, he worked as an Accountant at Arthur Andersen LLP from 1970 to 1979.
McCarten completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and received another undergraduate degree from McIntire School of Commerce in 1970.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2024 | 417,496 ( 0.20% ) | 4 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 13/03/2024 | 26,917 ( 0.08% ) | 3 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 28/09/2023 | 13,067 ( 0.06% ) | 950 363 $ | 30/03/2024 |
William McCarten active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY COMPANY | Founder | 30/06/2004 |
| MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2011 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of William McCarten
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. | Chairman | 31/10/2023 |
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2002 |
HMSHost Corp.
 HMSHost Corp. Internet RetailRetail Trade HMSHost Corp. provides food, beverage, and retail services for travelers. It operates travel food, beverage and retail venues, convenience retail stores, newsstands, bookstores in airports, motorways travel plazas, malls, and specialty destinations. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/1999 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1978 |
Training of William McCarten
| University of Virginia | Undergraduate Degree |
| McIntire School of Commerce | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Services |
| DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY COMPANY | Finance |
| MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
HMSHost Corp.
HMSHost Corp. Internet RetailRetail Trade HMSHost Corp. provides food, beverage, and retail services for travelers. It operates travel food, beverage and retail venues, convenience retail stores, newsstands, bookstores in airports, motorways travel plazas, malls, and specialty destinations. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Retail Trade |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation |
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