공시 • Jan 09
Marriott International Announces Executive Changes
Marriott International announced the retirement of two long-time leaders and the appointment of three seasoned executives to drive the company's continued expansion, underscoring Marriott's deep bench of talent and commitment to growth across global regions. Liam Brown, Group President, U.S. and Canada, and Brian King, President, Enterprise Transformation & Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), will step down from their roles at the end of March and retire from the Company at the end of June 2026 after decades of extraordinary service. Effective March 28, 2026, Satya Anand, currently President of the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, will become Group President, U.S., Canada and CALA. Neal Jones, currently Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Africa and Global Leader Design Hotels, will assume the role of President, EMEA, and Federico "Fede" Greppi, currently Chief Operating Officer for CALA, will step into the role of the region's President. Jones will join Anand in serving on Marriott's executive leadership team, and both will report to Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. Greppi will report to Anand. Liam Brown's nearly four-decade career with Marriott has been defined by strategic growth and measurable impact. From his start as General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Syracuse, New York in 1989 to his current role as Group President, U.S. & Canada, Brown has driven expansion across key segments and strengthened Marriott's market position. He played a pivotal role in advancing franchising, elevating brand management, and scaling select-service operations globally. His leadership in Europe, Middle East & Africa and later in the U.S. & Canada delivered sustained portfolio growth, operational efficiencies, and resilience through periods of significant industry disruption. Brown's ability to connect with and develop deep relationships with owners and franchisees has been a hallmark of his tenure with Marriott. Brian King's three-decade career at Marriott has been defined by transformative growth and innovation. As President, Enterprise Transformation & CALA, King delivered record-breaking performance across Marriott's portfolio in the region, which now spans 37 countries and territories, accelerating Marriott's footprint and strengthening profitability in the region. He spearheaded Marriott's entry into the affordable midscale segment through the acquisition of the City Express brand, positioning the company to capture new customer segments and drive incremental revenue. Under his leadership, Marriott expanded its presence in the all-inclusive category, forging relationships with new owners and portfolios that elevated the company's luxury and lifestyle offerings. King's ability to envision and execute complex enterprise-wide strategies while delivering sustained results in CALA has left a lasting impact on Marriott's global portfolio and competitive position. Satya Anand, a 37-year Marriott veteran, began his career in 1988 as a Night Auditor at the Vienna Marriott Hotel. Throughout his tenure, he has held leadership roles spanning operations, finance, and design, including Cluster General Manager for the Renaissance Hotels in Vienna, Area Vice President for Western & Central Europe, Chief Financial Officer for Europe, and Chief Operations Officer for Luxury & Southern Europe and Global Design EMEA. Since 2020, Anand has served as President of EMEA, driving digital transformation, advancing sustainability initiatives, and delivering significant growth – expanding the region's portfolio to over 1,300 properties. Under his leadership, the region achieved record expansion, strengthened owner relationships, and elevated guest experiences across diverse markets. Anand earned a Bachelor's in Accounting from MES College of Commerce in Bangalore and a diploma in Hotel & Tourism Management from the Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management in Austria. Neal Jones brings three decades of Marriott experience to his new role as President EMEA, with leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations. As Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for EMEA, he drove commercial strategy and brand positioning across the region, strengthening Marriott's presence in key markets. In his current role, Jones oversees performance across Europe and Africa and spearheaded the integration of Design Hotels into Marriott's portfolio, enhancing the company's luxury and lifestyle offerings. In his new role, Jones will lead Marriott's operations across nearly 80 countries and territories and more than 1,300 properties representing 30 brands, guiding the company's continued growth in EMEA. Jones is based in the United Kingdom and graduated from Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands. Federico "Fede" Greppi, who will assume the role of President, CALA, has operational and financial experience, and a proven track record of driving performance across diverse markets. As Chief Operating Officer for CALA, Greppi focused on translating Marriott's global vision into actionable strategies tailored for local markets. Prior to that, as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Franchise Operations and Owner Relations, CALA, he helped expand Marriott's footprint to over 500 properties across 37 markets in the region. Greppi holds a master's in business administration (MBA) from the London Business School.