DiamondRockHospitality Co. expanded its board to eight from seven members withthe addition of William Shaw.

Shaw also gained a seat on the board's audit, compensation, andnominating and corporate governance committees.

Shaw was a former president and COO of and ischairman of that company's spinoff Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. Hisappointment at DiamondRock will become effective Oct. 1.