Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) group president Brown plans June 2026 exit
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marriott International, Inc. reported that William P. Brown, its Group President for the United States and Canada, has notified the company of his intent to step down from that role effective March 28, 2026 and retire from the company effective June 30, 2026. The company also furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 that announces Mr. Brown’s retirement and describes additional leadership changes. This information is provided under a Regulation FD disclosure item and is furnished rather than incorporated into other Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 6, 2026, William P. Brown, Group President, United States and Canada, of Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott” or “the company”), notified Marriott of his intent to step down from his role effective March 28, 2026 and retire from the company effective June 30, 2026.
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
A copy of the press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Brown from the company and certain other company leadership changes is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report:
| 99.1 | Press release issued on January 9, 2026. | |
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||
| Date: January 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ Rena Hozore Reiss | ||||
| Rena Hozore Reiss | ||||||
| Executive Vice President and General Counsel | ||||||
FAQ
What leadership change did Marriott (MAR) disclose in this 8-K?
Marriott disclosed that William P. Brown, its Group President, United States and Canada, has notified the company of his intent to step down from that role and retire from the company.
When will William P. Brown step down and retire from Marriott (MAR)?
William P. Brown plans to step down from his role effective March 28, 2026 and retire from Marriott effective June 30, 2026.
What position does William P. Brown hold at Marriott (MAR)?
William P. Brown serves as Group President, United States and Canada at Marriott International, Inc.
What is contained in Exhibit 99.1 of this Marriott (MAR) filing?
Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued on January 9, 2026 that announces William P. Brown’s retirement and describes certain other company leadership changes.
Does this Marriott (MAR) filing include financial results or earnings data?
No, this report focuses on executive leadership changes, specifically William P. Brown’s planned retirement, and does not present financial or earnings data.
Under which SEC item was Marriott’s information about leadership changes furnished?
The information about William P. Brown’s retirement and related leadership changes was furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
