During her tenure, Leeny Oberg helped Marriott achieve important milestones, including a dramatic increase in shareholder value and outperformance against the S&P 500.
“Leeny’s focus on value creation is evident in everything she does. Whether it was navigating the pandemic successfully, enhancing the company’s cost competitiveness or having a disciplined and strategic approach to investing in growth, her impact on Marriott is long lasting,” “Leeny’s strength lies in the depth of her expertise, but also in her warmth, relatability and dedication to support those who work with her. As a result, she has built a deep bench of talented leaders who are ready to take the next steps on the exceptional path she has helped carve for Marriott. I am grateful to Leeny for helping to position the company so beautifully for this transition and for her many years of leadership and friendship.” – Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International.
Leeny Oberg’s experience includes significant leadership roles at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where she helped drive performance and growth. She joined Marriott in 1999 as part of the Investor Relations group and has held various finance and leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.
With Oberg’s retirement, Marriott has appointed Jen Mason and Shawn Hill as her successors. Jen Mason, who has been with Marriott for 33 years, will assume the role of CFO in 2026. Mason’s extensive experience at Marriott includes leading the company’s global capital market activities, hotel financing, financial strategy, and risk management.
In her previous roles, she was CFO for Marriott’s U.S. & Canada division and Senior Vice President of IT Business Partnership & Planning. Mason is credited with playing a vital role in Marriott’s financial strategies and capital allocation efforts.
Shawn Hill, currently Marriott’s Chief Development Officer for the Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) region, will take on the role of Chief Development Officer in 2026. Hill’s expertise in hotel development has led to significant portfolio growth in the APEC region. Under his leadership, Marriott’s portfolio in APEC grew substantially, with more than 600 open properties and an additional 380 properties in the pipeline. Hill has also worked across Marriott’s global operations, including in finance, asset management, and development.
“I am thrilled to welcome Jen Mason as our new Chief Financial Officer and Shawn Hill as our new Chief Development Officer upon their assumption of their new positions next year,”“Both will bring an incredible depth of experience and demonstrated leadership to their roles, making them well positioned to drive Marriott’s continued growth and success in the years to come. Jen’s strategic financial acumen and Shawn’s proven development expertise will help ensure that Marriott continues to lead the industry. I look forward to continuing to work closely with them as we build on our legacy of innovation and excellence.” – Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International.
Both Mason and Hill will be joining Marriott’s executive leadership team and reporting to CEO Anthony Capuano. Oberg will remain with Marriott until March 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition.
The leadership transition comes at a time when Marriott continues to focus on global growth and expansion. The company has been steadily increasing its presence in key international markets, with plans for significant new hotel openings and brand expansions. Marriott’s strategy under Mason and Hill’s leadership will continue to focus on creating value, driving operational excellence, and ensuring Marriott remains a leading player in the global hospitality industry.
Marriott’s announcement of Oberg’s retirement and the succession plan underscores the company’s commitment to sustaining its leadership in the industry.
