Marriott International Announces Changes to its Continent Leadership and a Strategic Realignment Across Key Regions

Marriott International announced the retirement of two long-time leaders and the appointment of three seasoned executives to drive the company’s continued expansion, underscoring Marriott’s deep bench of talent and commitment to growth across global regions.

Retirements:
- Liam Brown – Group President, U.S. & Canada.
- Brian King – President, Enterprise Transformation & Caribbean & Latin America (CALA).
- Both will step down in March 2026 and retire by June 2026, after decades of service.

New Appointments (effective March 28, 2026):
- Satya Anand → Group President, U.S., Canada & CALA (unified structure).
- Neal Jones → President, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA).
- Federico “Fede” Greppi → President, CALA.

Strategic Realignment
- Unified Hemisphere Structure: U.S., Canada, and CALA will be aligned under Satya Anand’s leadership to foster collaboration and efficiency.
- EMEA Growth: Neal Jones will oversee operations across nearly 80 countries and more than 1,300 properties, focusing on innovation and owner relationships.
- CALA Expansion: Fede Greppi will drive growth across 37 markets, leveraging his deep regional expertise.

Legacy of Retiring Leaders
- Liam Brown: Nearly 40 years at Marriott, pivotal in franchising, brand management, and select-service expansion.
- Brian King: 30 years at Marriott, led City Express acquisition (midscale entry) and expanded all-inclusive luxury offerings.

Strategic Significance
- Strengthens Marriott’s global leadership bench.
- Positions the company for accelerated growth in key regions.
- Ensures continuity while embracing digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation.

✨ Key takeaway: Marriott is entering 2026 with a refreshed leadership team and a unified regional strategy, balancing continuity with innovation to drive its next chapter of global expansion.