Marriott announces organizational structure, executive appointments

Marriott International announced its organizational structure and executive appointments designed to tap its talented leadership bench and accelerate the company’s growth. Marriott announced the appointment of Drew Pinto, a nearly 20-year company veteran, to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue & Technology Officer, reporting to Mr. Capuano. Mr. Pinto will lead sales, revenue management, distribution channels, digital, and information technology for Marriott. In addition, the company announced that long-time Marriott executive Peggy Fang Roe has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, reporting to Mr. Capuano. Ms. Roe will be responsible for developing and executing key aspects of the company’s global consumer strategy, including evolving our portfolio of brands, the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, and developing the end-to-end customer experience using data, AI, and innovation to fuel future growth. Marriott further announced that veteran brand leader, Tina Edmundson, has been appointed President, Luxury, a role that underscores the company’s commitment to the growth and leadership of its preeminent luxury brand portfolio. The company is also pleased to announce the return of Yibing Mao, a 24-year Marriott veteran. Ms. Mao has been appointed President, Greater China. Under the company’s new structure, Marriott’s continent presidents will all report directly to Mr. Capuano: Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa; Brian King, President, Caribbean & Latin America; Raj Menon, President, Asia Pacific Excluding China; and Yibing Mao, President, Greater China. Liam Brown, Group President, U.S. and Canada, will continue to report to Mr. Capuano. In addition, CFO Leeny Oberg, will lead the company’s Global Development organization, which is responsible for the strategic growth of the company’s 30 lodging brands. Ms. Oberg is being appointed CFO and Executive Vice President, Development.