Debra L. Lee to leave Marriott (MAR) board after 2026 shareholder meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Marriott International, Inc. disclosed that director Debra L. Lee has informed the company she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. She currently serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Board’s Inclusion and Social Impact Committee.

The company stated that Ms. Lee’s decision is not due to any disagreement with Marriott’s operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly and non-contentious board transition.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ false 0001048286 0001048286 2026-02-03 2026-02-03

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-13881		52-2055918
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland		20814
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (301) 380-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value		MAR		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. 

On February 3, 2026, Debra L. Lee, who currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) and chair of the Inclusion and Social Impact Committee of the Board, informed Marriott that she will not stand for re-election at Marriott’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. Ms. Lee did not decline to stand for re-election on account of any disagreement with Marriott’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURE

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: February 6, 2026				By:		/s/ Rena Hozore Reiss
						Rena Hozore Reiss
						Executive Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What board change did Marriott (MAR) report in this Form 8-K?

Marriott reported that director Debra L. Lee has informed the company she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. She currently serves on the Board and chairs the Inclusion and Social Impact Committee.

Why is Debra L. Lee leaving the Marriott (MAR) board?

The filing states that Debra L. Lee will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. It also clarifies that her decision is not due to any disagreement with Marriott’s operations, policies, or practices.

What role does Debra L. Lee currently hold at Marriott (MAR)?

Debra L. Lee currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc. and is the chair of the Board’s Inclusion and Social Impact Committee, according to the company’s Form 8-K disclosure.

Did Marriott (MAR) report any disagreement linked to Debra L. Lee’s decision?

No. Marriott expressly stated that Debra L. Lee did not decline to stand for re-election on account of any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices, suggesting a routine and non-contentious board transition.

When will Debra L. Lee’s term on Marriott’s (MAR) board end?

Her term is expected to end at Marriott’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, since she has informed the company that she will not stand for re-election at that meeting, as disclosed in the Form 8-K.