On Thursday, October 6, 2011, the Center for Leadership, Innovation and Change (CLIC) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will host an exclusive event, "Leadership in a Global Economy" with Ed Fuller, the International President of Marriott. Fuller's talk will focus on the pragmatic challenges and rewards of operating in a global environment.
Fuller is credited as the driving force behind Marriott's international expansion and success. He is the author of this year's top 20 selling business book "You Can't Lead With Your Feet On the Desk: Building Relationships, Breaking Down Barriers, and Delivering Profits." Attendees will receive a copy of Fuller's book and he will be on hand after his talk for a book signing. Seating is very limited for this special engagement, so please register online now to guarantee your spot. Cost is $75.
Speaker Bio
Edwin D. “Ed” Fuller is president and managing director of international lodging for Marriott International, Inc. Based at the company’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., he has been in charge of international lodging since 1990. Under his leadership, the business has grown from 16 properties outside the United States and Canada to 350 hotels in 70 countries with another 175 hotels under construction.
