Anthony Capuano has been appointed chief government Marriott Worldwide following the dying of Arne Sorenson.
He was beforehand group president, international growth, design and operations companies with the resort big.
On the similar time, the board additionally introduced that Stephanie Linnartz, beforehand group president, client operations, know-how and rising companies, has been appointed president of the corporate, efficient instantly.
“Tony has performed a vital position in Marriott’s progress over the past decade,” mentioned J.W. “Invoice” Marriott, Jr., government chairman and chairman of the board, Marriott Worldwide.
“He will likely be a terrific chief as we proceed to advance our progress technique whereas additionally navigating the market dynamics of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“He works thoughtfully and pragmatically with our proprietor and franchisee neighborhood and has been steadfast in making certain Marriott delivers operational excellence and elevated buyer experiences at our properties.”
Previous to this appointment, Capuano, 55, was accountable for main international growth and design efforts and overseeing the corporate’s international operations self-discipline.
He started his Marriott profession in 1995 as a part of the market planning and feasibility workforce.
“I’m honoured to be appointed to take the helm of Marriott, however it’s a bittersweet second,” mentioned Capuano.
“Arne was a mentor, a champion and a good friend to every member of his close-knit management workforce.”
As president, Linnartz will likely be accountable for creating and executing all points of the corporate’s international client technique, together with model, advertising, gross sales, income administration, buyer engagement, digital, info know-how, rising companies and loyalty methods.
“Each member of the management workforce feels a profound sense of loss at Arne’s passing. He was not only a good friend and a frontrunner for us, he was a guidepost for the hospitality trade,” mentioned Linnartz.
Previous to this appointment, Linnartz, 52, performed a pivotal position throughout Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood Inns & Resorts, overseeing the mixing of business-critical techniques together with reservations, property administration, income administration and loyalty.
