Time moves on, our essence remains

Grupo Marriott was born from the vision of Don Adolfo Eloy Marriott Clavijo, whose name gave rise to the legal name of the trading company in its early days.

Since then, for more than nine decades, that initiative has been the starting point of a story built on hard work, trust and a commitment to development.

Over the years, Grupo Marriott has added new lines of business and evolved with the needs of a constantly changing market, always maintaining a close, responsible and committed relationship with its customers and employees.

Piedad Marriott Pérez, the eldest daughter of founder Adolfo Marriott, joined the company in 1957. At a time when women rarely worked outside the home, she became an icon of the modern businesswoman. Her contribution and support were essential to the development and growth of the young company. Appointed General Manager and authorized representative in 1962, she developed the accounting support and retail sales operations that made the company a favorite among consumers in Guayaquil.

In 1975, together with her brother Gustavo, she founded Marriott Cía. Ltda., developing a model for distributing electrical materials throughout the country. Her experience, character and business vision are fundamental to the company’s evolution. At a time when continuing the legacy meant preserving what had been built while understanding changes in the business environment, Piedad Marriott provided the direction and support the company needed.

Her continued involvement in the company’s day-to-day activities is a testament to her firm belief that leading by example is the best form of leadership. Admired and respected by employees and customers alike, she symbolizes what Grupo Marriott has become today.

After the founding years under Don Adolfo Marriott, economist Gustavo Marriott took over the leadership of the company, carrying the family legacy forward with an eye to the future.

His vision and leadership were key to navigating the different periods Ecuador went through, adapting to change and finding new growth opportunities. His constant pursuit of innovation, together with a firm commitment to ethics and responsible work, allowed the company to evolve without losing the essence it was born with.

His leadership marked a defining stage in Grupo Marriott's history and laid the foundations of the company we are today.

In 1985, Eduardo Viteri Marriott was invited to join a growing company and provide the organizational foundations it needed. His initial role as Operations Manager included logistics and sales planning responsibilities, as well as developing the Systems Department.

He has led Grupo Marriott’s digital transformation for more than 40 years. Today, its IT department is among the most advanced in its industry. Throughout his time with the Group, engineer Eduardo Viteri has held roles in logistics, finance, sales division development, store management and real estate project development.

Throughout this time, his training as an industrial engineer has helped us develop modern, practical logistics facilities, as well as modern, functional offices and workspaces.

His many responsibilities have included serving as manager, general authorized representative, executive director and member of Grupo Marriott’s board of directors.

Today, the Marriott name continues its story through new generations. Nicole Marriott, an engineer, represents a new generation leading the company, with the responsibility of preserving what has defined us while driving a new vision for today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.
Her leadership draws on the experience of those who built this path and turns it into a renewed outlook: more innovative, closer and ready to keep evolving alongside Ecuador and our customers' new needs.