BETHESDA, Md., 16 February 2021 / PRNewswire / – It’s with deep sadness that Marriott International announces this Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO, passed away unexpectedly 15 February 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that Mr. Sorenson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. On 2 February 2021, Marriott shared the news that Mr. Sorenson would temporarily reduce his schedule to allow for 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 Marriott surname. A visionary leader, Mr. Sorenson, put the company on a strong growth path that the $ 13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Sorenson tirelessly drives the company’s progress, creating opportunities for employees, growth for owners and franchisees and results for the company’s shareholders. Mr. Sorenson was known for his leadership in difficult national and global affairs, and led Marriott to make significant progress in diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and human trafficking.
“Arne was an extraordinary executive – but more than that – he was an extraordinary man,” said JW Marriott, Jr., executive chairman and chairman of the board. “Arne loved every aspect of this business and enjoyed spending time visiting our hotels and staff around the world. He had an incredible ability to anticipate where the hospitality industry was headed and to position Marriott for growth. But the roles he enjoys the most were as husband, father, brother and friend, and on behalf of the board and the hundreds of thousands of Marriott staff around the world, we extend our deepest condolences to Arne’s wife and four children. We share your grief and we will Arne misses deeply. “
When Mr. Sorenson retired from full-time management in early February, the company took advantage of two Marriott executives, Stephanie Linnartz, Group Chairman, Consumer Operations, Technology and Emerging Enterprises, and Tony Capuano, Group Chairman, Global Development, Design and Operations Services, to share the responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the enterprise’s business units and corporate functions, in addition to maintaining their current responsibilities. Me. Linnartz and mr. Capuano will continue in this capacity until the Marriott board appoints a new CEO, which is expected to be available within the next two weeks.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based on Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and contains a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and concentrates hotels and licenses resorts around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy ™, its highly acclaimed travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and visit www.marriottnewscenter.com for the latest company news. Also contact us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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