Marriott International Restructures Leadership in Key Regions

Marriott International has announced leadership changes and a strategic realignment across its global operations, effective March 28, 2026.

Marriott International has outlined a series of leadership changes and strategic realignments set to take effect on March 28, 2026. The company announced the retirement of two senior executives and the appointment of new leaders to oversee key regions.

Liam Brown, Group President for the U.S. and Canada, and Brian King, President of Enterprise Transformation & Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), will retire at the end of June 2026. Satya Anand, currently President of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, will assume the role of Group President for the U.S., Canada, and CALA. Neal Jones, presently Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Africa, will become President of EMEA. Federico “Fede” Greppi, currently the Chief Operating Officer for CALA, will assume the role of President of the region.

Anand and Jones will join Marriott’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to President and CEO Anthony Capuano. Greppi will report to Anand.

The leadership changes are part of Marriott’s strategy to streamline its operations and enhance alignment across its global regions. The company aims to foster greater collaboration and drive growth in its key markets.

Anand, who has been with Marriott since 1988, will oversee operations in the U.S., Canada, and CALA. He will relocate to the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. Jones, with three decades of experience at Marriott, will manage operations across nearly 80 countries and territories in EMEA. Greppi, who has been with Marriott for over a decade, will remain based in South Florida as he leads the CALA region.

Brown and King will remain with Marriott in advisory roles until their retirement in June 2026, ensuring a smooth transition.

The company has not disclosed specific growth targets or financial projections related to the leadership changes. However, the appointments are expected to support Marriott’s ongoing expansion and strengthen its global market position.