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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Marriott International (MAR)

Marriott International's Liam Brown to retire June 2026; Satya Anand takes expanded role

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Marriott said Group President Liam Brown, who leads U.S. and Canada, and President Brian King, who leads Enterprise Transformation and the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region, will step down at the end of March 2026 and retire at the end of June 2026. The company is also realigning regional leadership: Satya Anand will lead a combined U.S., Canada and CALA structure, and Neal Jones will become President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The changes take effect March 28, 2026, and the filing includes no financial figures.

Key points

  • William P. Brown (Liam Brown) notified Marriott on January 6, 2026, of his intent to step down effective March 28, 2026 and retire effective June 30, 2026.
  • Satya Anand, currently President of EMEA, becomes Group President, U.S., Canada and CALA effective March 28, 2026.
  • Neal Jones becomes President, EMEA, and Federico "Fede" Greppi becomes President, CALA, both effective March 28, 2026.
  • Brown and King will remain with the company in advisory roles through June 2026.

The filing

CompanyMarriott International (MAR)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 9, 2026, 8:54 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-008335

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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