What books are you reading now?

I have just finished Hank Paulson's book Dealing with China. That's an American government official and American businessperson's views about China. There are a number of books that I read, sometime it's old history, sometime it's more modern, sort of business-focused things, but a lot about growth of the Chinese market.

What's your typical weekend as CEO?

I am probably traveling during most of the weekends. If I travel, I often engage in one way or another in the hotel business. While I am not traveling, I use the weekend to get exercise. I also use the time on hand for some personal socializing.

There is an American Dream and a Chinese Dream. What's your dream for Marriott in China?

I would like Marriott to be as strong in China as it is in the United States. I would also like our brand to be viewed as a Chinese brand.

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CV

Age: 56

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Career:

2015: Board of Trustees for the Brookings Institution, CEO of Marriott International

2012: CEO of Marriott International

2009: President and COO, Marriott International

2008: Launched Marriott's rainforest preservation partnership with the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation in Brazil

2003-09: Executive vice-president, chief financial officer, president of continental European Lodging, Marriott International

1998-09: Executive vice-president, chief financial officer, Marriott International

1996-98: Senior vice-president for business development, Marriott International

1992-96: Partner, Latham & Watkins, Washington DC, specializing in M&A litigation

Education:

1983: JD, University of Minnesota Law School

1980: BS, Luther College in Decorah, Iowa