BETHESDA, Md., February 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – It is with deep sadness that Marriott International announces that Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO, passed away unexpectedly in February 15, 2021. At the May 2019, the company announced that Mr. Sorenson had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. On February 2, 2021, Marriott shared the news that Sorenson would temporarily reduce his schedule to facilitate a more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Mr. Sorenson became the third CEO in Marriott’s history in 2012, and the first without the surname Marriott. A visionary leader, Mr. Sorenson put the company on a path of strong growth that included the $ 13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Sorenson was tireless in driving the company’s progress, creating opportunities for associates, growth for owners and franchisees and results for the company’s shareholders. Known for his leadership on difficult national and global issues, Mr. Sorenson led Marriott to make significant progress in diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and awareness of human trafficking.
“Arne was an exceptional executive – but more than that – he was an exceptional human being,” said JW Marriott Jr., executive chairman and chairman. “Arne loved every aspect of that business and enjoyed the time he spent visiting our hotels and meeting associates around the world. He had an incredible ability to predict where the hospitality industry was going and to position Marriott for growth. But the roles that he most appreciated were his husband, father, brother and friend. On behalf of the Council and the hundreds of thousands of Marriott associates worldwide, we extend our sincere condolences to Arne’s wife and four children. much missed by Arne. “
When Mr. Sorenson left full-time management in early February, the company hired two veteran Marriott executives, Stephanie Linnartz, Group President, Consumer Operations, Technology and Emerging Businesses, and Tony Capuano, Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services, to share responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company’s business units and corporate functions, in addition to maintaining its current responsibilities. Ms. Linnartz and Mr. Capuano will continue in this position until the Marriott Board nominates a new CEO, which is expected to occur in the next two weeks.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based on Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and covers a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties with 30 leading brands in 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation resorts worldwide. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy ™, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. Also, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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