WASHINGTON, D.C. Marriott International named J. Alan Coughtrie as svp/global strategic financing for Europe, effective immediately. In his new position, Coughtrie will assume the leadership for Marriott s relationships with debt and equity sources and will be responsible for their scope and direction. Specifically, he will focus on multi-unit growth vehicles in the European market.
Coughtrie spent four years at Lazard Freres before joining Salomon Brothers where he became head of European Mergers & Acquisitions in London. Coughtrie subsequently joined UBS where he specialized in private equity transactions.
Based in London, Coughtrie will report to Arne Sorenson, evp/CFO. (3/29/01)