Marriott Worldwide has introduced that president and chief government, Arne Sorenson, shall be quickly lowering his schedule to facilitate extra demanding remedy for pancreatic most cancers.
In Could 2019, the corporate announced that Sorenson, 62, had been identified with pancreatic most cancers and was starting remedy.
Sorenson, who will stay in his twin position, is anticipated to step again from full-time oversight of the corporate for a number of months.
Throughout this time, he’ll keep concerned in directing the corporate to the extent sensible and can stay a member of the board of administrators.
In session with board, Sorenson has tapped two veteran Marriott executives to share the accountability for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Marriott enterprise models and company capabilities throughout this era, along with sustaining their present tasks.
Stephanie Linnartz, group president, client operations, know-how and rising companies, will oversee the corporate’s worldwide lodging division, in addition to authorized, human assets and communications and public affairs.
Tony Capuano, group president, world growth, design and operations providers, will oversee the corporate’s United States’ and Canada lodging division and finance.
Linnartz, 52, and Capuano, 55, are long-time members of the Marriott management staff, having joined the corporate in 1997 and 1995, respectively.
“Since my analysis, I’ve been working with an excellent medical staff at Johns Hopkins to deal with this most cancers,” stated Sorenson.
“Whereas I’ve labored all through my remedy thus far and plan to stay as engaged within the enterprise as my well being permits, the fitting factor to do for me, my household and the corporate is to deal with my well being.
“I do know Stephanie and Tony will work with Marriott’s sturdy government staff to proceed to maneuver the corporate ahead.
“I, together with my household and my medical staff, stay optimistic about my prognosis and I plan to return full-time after the conclusion of my therapies.”
