Global hospitality firm Marriott International announced on Monday, 14th July, that executive vice-president and chief financial officer Leeny Oberg will be retiring on 31st March 2026.
Oberg served as Marriott's CFO from 2016 and, February 2023, was additionally tapped to lead the strategic growth of the company's global lodging portfolio.
When Oberg retires, Jen Mason will become the company's chief financial officer, while Shawn Hill takes on the role of chief development officer.
Reflecting on a stellar career
Marriott president and chief executive Anthony Capuano said of her: "Leeny's focus on value creation is evident in everything she does. Whether it was navigating the pandemic successfully, enhancing the company's cost competitiveness or having a disciplined and strategic approach to investing in growth, her impact on Marriott is long lasting. Her strength lies in the depth of her expertise, but also in her warmth, relatability and dedication to support those who work with her. As a result, she has built a deep bench of talented leaders who are ready to take the next steps on the exceptional path she has helped carve for Marriott. I am grateful to Leeny for helping to position the company so beautifully for this transition and for her many years of leadership and friendship."
For her part, Oberg expressed gratitude for being part of the Marriott team and serving as the company's CFO for the past decade.
She said: "Reflecting on my tenure, I am most proud of my teams and what we have accomplished together. 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 and am very optimistic about the strategic path Marriott is on. I look forward to working collaboratively with them to ensure a smooth transition for the company."
