Press release
Marriott International Announces Changes to its Continent Leadership and a Strategic Realignment Across Key Regions
Unified structure for U.S., Canada & CALA under Satya Anand's leadership; Neal Jones to lead EMEA; Federico "Fede" Greppi to head CALA; retirements of
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[{"type":"text","content":"Unified structure for U.S., Canada & CALA under Satya Anand's leadership; Neal Jones to lead EMEA; Federico \"Fede\" Greppi to head CALA; retirements of Marriott veterans Liam Brown and Brian King announced.BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) today 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLiam Brown, Group President, U.S. and Canada, and Brian King, President, Enterprise Transformation & Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), will step down from their roles at the end of March and retire from the Company at the end of June 2026 after decades of extraordinary service. Effective March 28, 2026, Satya Anand, currently President of the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, will become Group President, U.S., Canada and CALA. Neal Jones, currently Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Africa and Global Leader Design Hotels, will assume the role of President, EMEA, and Federico \"Fede\" Greppi, currently Chief Operating Officer for CALA, will step into the role of the region's President. Jones will join Anand in serving on Marriott's executive leadership team, and both will report to Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. Greppi will report to Anand.\"Liam and Brian are extraordinary leaders whose impact on Marriott and our people cannot be overstated,\" said Capuano. \"They have guided our company through pivotal moments with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to our associates, guests and owners. While we will miss Liam and Brian, we are grateful for their decades of service and the lasting legacy they leave behind.\"Marriott Recognizes the Legacy of Two Impactful LeadersLiam Brown's nearly four-decade career with Marriott has been defined by strategic growth and measurable impact. From his start as General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Syracuse, New York in 1989 to his current role as Group President, U.S. & Canada, Brown has driven expansion across key segments and strengthened Marriott's market position. He played a pivotal role in advancing franchising, elevating brand management, and scaling select-s...