Summary
Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) announced a key leadership change via an 8-K filing on February 10, 2023. Effective February 24, 2023, current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anthony G. Capuano will assume the additional title of President. This appointment follows the departure of Stephanie Linnartz, who is leaving her role as President to become the CEO of Under Armour. Mr. Capuano's expanded responsibilities will see him leading both the CEO and President functions of Marriott.
Key Highlights
- 1Anthony G. Capuano, currently CEO, appointed as President, effective February 24, 2023.
- 2Stephanie Linnartz resigns as President, effective February 24, 2023, to become CEO of Under Armour.
- 3Mr. Capuano will not receive any additional compensation for taking on the President role.
- 4The filing also mentions the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend, as detailed in an accompanying press release.
- 5Mr. Capuano has a long tenure at Marriott, having served in various leadership roles since 1995.
- 6The company is consolidating leadership under its existing CEO, Mr. Capuano, without increased executive pay for this role change.
Frequently Asked Questions
This move consolidates significant leadership responsibilities under Mr. Capuano, streamlining decision-making and execution at the highest level of the company. It indicates continuity and confidence in his leadership to manage both the strategic direction (CEO) and the operational aspects (President) of Marriott.
No, the filing explicitly states that Mr. Capuano will not receive any additional compensation in connection with his appointment as President. This suggests the company is managing executive costs effectively while making strategic leadership changes.
Stephanie Linnartz is departing Marriott to accept a new opportunity as President and Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour, Inc. Her resignation as President of Marriott is effective on the same date Mr. Capuano assumes the additional presidential role.
This particular 8-K filing focuses on executive appointments and leadership changes. While it mentions the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend in an accompanying press release, it does not contain detailed financial performance data or future outlook projections. Investors should refer to Marriott's other SEC filings, such as quarterly earnings reports (10-Q) and annual reports (10-K), for financial performance information.