Sector: Real Estate
Director information for HOST HOTELS & RESORTS REIT INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. William Stein | Executive Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Primary Digital Infrastructure; Chairman of the Board | 72 | ["over 30 years of investment, financial, operating and general management experience","in-depth understanding of the data center and real estate industries","extensive leadership, corporate governance and executive compensation experience","led Digital Realty Trust’s sustainability initiatives","insight into global ESG matters","extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure matters and cybersecurity","audit committee financial expert"] | ["F"] | 2026 |
| Diana M. Laing | Former Chief Financial Officer of American Homes 4 Rent; Chair | 71 | ["more than 35 years of experience as a chief financial officer","public company executive with extensive experience in real estate investment and operating companies","seasoned corporate finance executive with a career focused on real estate investment and operating companies","substantial knowledge of corporate governance and sustainability matters","extensive knowledge of IT and cybersecurity matters","in-depth experience with complex public companies in accounting, financial reporting, capital markets, finance, corporate strategy, risk management and information technology","audit committee financial expert"] | ["F","AUDIT","Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility"] | 2026 |
| Gordon H. Smith | Independent Lead Director; president and chief executive officer; Chair | 73 | ["Former President & CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters","high-level U.S. government experience and leadership as a United States Senator","extensive knowledge of public policy, international affairs and trade and law","significant business experience and in-depth knowledge of finance, accounting and marketing","valuable insight into and knowledge of climate change initiatives","valuable insight into and knowledge of IT and cybersecurity matters"] | ["Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee","Energy and Natural Resources Committee","Finance Committee","Indian Affairs Committee","Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade and Global Competitiveness","Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs","Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility"] | 2026 |
| Herman E. Bulls | Vice Chairman, Americas | 70 | ["Real estate industry veteran with over 35 years of experience","Recognized leader in corporate governance; named Public Company Director of the Year","Listed in the 2024 NAIC Directorship 100","Thought leader and strategic advisor on ESG matters","Experience overseeing IT and cyber security matters","Former chair of risk committee for a Fortune 200 financial services corporation","Audit committee financial expert"] | ["F","Real Estate Advisory Committee for New York State Teachers’ Retirement System","Board of Governors of the American Red Cross","Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility"] | 2026 |
| James F. Risoleo | President and Chief Executive Officer | 70 | ["Extensive business, leadership and strategic planning experience","Significant expertise in finance, equity and capital development, real estate and the hospitality industry","Over 30 years of domestic and international hotel experience in investment, dispositions, capital budgets and asset management","Extensive knowledge of the Company as a member of senior management for over 20 years","In-depth understanding of public company governance and ESG initiatives"] | ["Executive Committee of the American Hotel & Lodging Association","U.S. Travel Association CEO Roundtable","Real Estate Roundtable"] | 2026 |
| Mary Hogan Preusse | Founder and Principal of Sturgis Partners LLC | 57 | ["over 30 years of real estate experience","managing a $13 billion portfolio in real estate investment trusts and other public real estate securities","recognized expertise and leadership in the real estate sector","received NAREIT’s E. Lawrence Miller Industry Achievement Award in 2015","experienced executive and corporate director","extensive knowledge of ESG matters","in-depth understanding of public company corporate governance","audit committee financial expert"] | ["F","Advisory Board of Governors","Dividends Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Steering Committee"] | 2026 |
| Mary L. Baglivo | Chief Executive Officer | 68 | ["extensive knowledge and experience in global marketing, advertising, consumer branding, market research, public relations, crisis communications, and strategic planning","held chief marketing officer roles at several universities including Rutgers, Northwestern and Pace","previously served as chair and chief executive officer, the Americas at Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide from 2008 to 2013","chief executive officer, New York from 2004 to 2008","president of Arnold Worldwide from 2002 to 2004","chief executive officer of Panoramic Communications from 2001 to 2002","in-depth global and digital marketing experience","strong strategic planning expertise","extensive business, corporate governance, and leadership experience of large complex companies","in-depth understanding of growth strategies in worldwide branded businesses","extensive environmental, social and governance expertise"] | ["Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility"] | 2026 |
| Richard E. Marriott | Chairman of the Board | 87 | ["comprehensive knowledge of the Company","unique perspective and insight into the hospitality industry based on a 60-year history with the Company and Marriott International","has served in various executive capacities","long history of successful management of the Company"] | [] | 2026 |
| Walter C. Rakowich | Former Chief Executive Officer of Prologis | 68 | ["significant real estate and financial experience","extensive knowledge of the issues facing large international real estate investment trusts","valuable experience with respect to risk assessment, strategic planning and leadership development","extensive involvement in the creation and oversight of Prologis’ ESG initiatives","responsible for the management and performance of IT operations","extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting obtained through his time at Pricewaterhouse and Prologis","audit committee financial expert"] | ["F","Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility"] | 2026 |
