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