Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg to retire in 2026; successors named

Marriott International announced CFO Leeny Oberg's retirement in 2026, with Jen Mason set to take over as CFO and Shawn Hill as Chief Development Officer. Mason, a 33-year Marriott veteran, currently serves as Global Officer, Treasurer and Risk Management, while Hill, a 28-year Marriott veteran, is currently Chief Development Officer for Marriott's Asia Pacific Excluding China region. Both will assume their new roles in 2026.

Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has announced the retirement of Leeny Oberg, the company's Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development, effective March 31, 2026. Oberg has been with Marriott for 26 years, serving as CFO since 2016 and leading the strategic growth of the global lodging portfolio since February 2023. [1]

To succeed Oberg, the company has named Jen Mason and Shawn Hill to the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer, respectively. Mason, a 33-year Marriott veteran, will assume the CFO position, while Hill, a 28-year veteran, will take over as Chief Development Officer. Both will begin their new roles in 2026. [1]

Mason currently serves as Global Officer, Treasurer, and Risk Management, overseeing global capital market activities and hotel financing. She has held various leadership roles within Marriott, including CFO for the U.S. & Canada division and senior vice president of IT Business Partnership & Planning. Hill is currently Chief Development Officer for Marriott's Asia Pacific Excluding China region, where he has significantly grown the portfolio. [1]

Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, praised Oberg's contributions and expressed confidence in the new leadership. "Leeny's focus on value creation is evident in everything she does," Capuano said. "Her impact on Marriott is long-lasting." [1]

Oberg, who will remain with the company until March 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition, reflected on her tenure, highlighting her pride in her teams' accomplishments. "It has been an honor to be part of the Marriott team," she said. "While it's never easy to leave a company and job you love, I have the utmost confidence in the leaders who will assume these roles." [1]

References:
[1] https://marriott.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/marriott-international-announces-retirement-leeny-oberg-chief
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MARRIOTT-INTERNATIONAL-IN-14633490/news/Marriott-International-Announces-Retirement-of-Leeny-Oberg-Chief-Financial-Officer-and-EVP-Develop-50504832/