Marriott Vacations Worldwide Appoints Matthew E. Avril as Interim President and CEO
Matthew E. Avril, Interim President and CEO, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation・ Photo Credit: Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
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ORLANDO, Fla., November 12, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Hospitality company Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation has appointed Matthew E. Avril as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Avril, who has served as an independent director on the company’s board since March 2025, succeeds John Geller, who has departed from his roles as President, CEO, and director.
The company’s board of directors has initiated a search for a permanent successor. Board Chairman Bill Shaw said Avril’s appointment comes at an important time for the organization. “In his short tenure on our Board, Matt has added strategic value to the Company and has served as a knowledgeable contributor to the Board. We are grateful that he has agreed to step into this role at a critical time. With decades of operational and leadership experience at top vacation ownership and hospitality brands, we are confident Matt has the right depth of experience to work alongside our experienced management team to help improve our performance. I am confident he will bring a sense of urgency to the business and put us on the right path to restore shareholder value,” said Shaw.
Avril brings more than three decades of experience in the hospitality and vacation ownership sectors. Before joining Marriott Vacations Worldwide, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Resorts International, Inc. and previously held leadership roles including CEO-elect of Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc. and President of the Hotel Group at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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“I recognize that this is a critical time for the Company. The resilience of our business, strength of our brands, and depth of our management team all reinforce the strong future MVW has ahead of it. We must execute in order to deliver results, and I am committed to working closely with the Board and management team to create immediate shareholder value,” said Avril.
Shaw also acknowledged Geller’s leadership, stating, “I want to thank John for his years of dedication and service to this Company. We appreciate his leadership in guiding the organization through its transformation over the years.”
According to the company, Marriott Vacations Worldwide intends to repurchase shares under its remaining $347 million share repurchase program during the quarter and is reaffirming its 2025 financial guidance. The company has postponed its planned Investor Day, originally scheduled for December 17, until further notice.
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