Marriott International CFO Leeny Oberg to Retire in 2026; Successors Announced
Marriott International has announced that Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development, will retire effective March 31, 2026, after 26 years with the company. Two senior leaders, Jen Mason and Shawn Hill, have been named to succeed her in the CFO and Chief Development Officer roles, respectively.
Oberg has served as CFO since 2016 and took on additional responsibilities for the company’s global lodging portfolio in 2023. Reflecting on her tenure, Marriott President and CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted Oberg’s leadership through the pandemic, her approach to cost management, and her role in driving disciplined growth.
“It has been a privilege to be part of Marriott and to work alongside talented teams,” Oberg said.
“I’m confident in the leaders who will step into these roles and look forward to ensuring a smooth transition.”
J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman Emeritus, noted Oberg’s contributions, including her work on the Starwood acquisition and the company’s performance during her CFO tenure, which saw growth in shareholder value.
Oberg’s successor as CFO, Jen Mason, currently serves as Global Officer, Treasurer, and Risk Management. A 33-year Marriott veteran, Mason has overseen global capital markets, financial strategy, capital allocation, and risk management. She will assume the CFO role following Marriott’s 2025 Annual Report filing.
Shawn Hill, who has been with Marriott for nearly 28 years, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer starting January 1, 2026. Hill is currently Chief Development Officer for the Asia Pacific Excluding China region, where he has led significant growth in the company’s regional portfolio.
Both Mason and Hill will join Marriott’s executive leadership team and report to Capuano. Oberg will remain with the company through March 2026 to support the leadership transition.
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