Marriott International CEO Anthony “Tony” Capuano has been appointed president and CEO by the Marriott board, effective February 24th, 2023. The decision arrives following news of former president Stephanie Linnartz’s plans to exit the hotel giant and join sportswear company Under Armour as president and CEO.
“It has been one of the most significant and best experiences of my life to build a career at Marriott,” Linnartz says. “I will always be grateful for the opportunities I had to play a role in the company’s growth and industry leadership. I am thankful for the support and friendship of Mr. Marriott, Arne Sorenson, David Marriott, and Tony Capuano through the years. While I may not be walking the halls of Marriott every day, I will still be a Marriott Bonvoy member and a loyalist to our incredible portfolio of brands.”
“On the one hand, I am excited for this next chapter in Stephanie’s career. On the other, I am saddened by the departure of such an incredible executive,” Capuano adds “Beyond the collaborative relationship that Stephanie and I enjoy in our roles, we are good friends, having rooted for each other for more than two decades as we grew in our careers at Marriott and in our lives outside the company. “I admire so much about Stephanie—she has this great combination of grit, grace, and humanity—qualities that make her an exceptional leader. To say she will be missed is an understatement.”
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