Long-time Marriott Veteran to Become President and CEO of Under Armour
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that long-time executive Stephanie Linnartz has decided to leave the company, effective February 24, 2023. Ms. Linnartz has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour.
“It is with very mixed emotions that I share the news that Stephanie Linnartz, a 25-year veteran of Marriott, has decided to step down as President to become President and CEO of Under Armour,” said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. “On the one hand, I am excited for this next chapter in Stephanie’s career. On the other, I am saddened by the departure of such an incredible executive. Beyond the collaborative relationship that Stephanie and I enjoy in our roles, we are good friends, having rooted for each other for more than two decades as we grew in our careers at Marriott and in our lives outside the company. I admire so much about Stephanie – she has this great combination of grit, grace, and humanity – qualities that make her an exceptional leader. To say she will be missed is an understatement – but she will always be part of our Marriott family.”
As President of Marriott since 2021, Ms. Linnartz has led all aspects of the company’s global consumer strategy, including brand, marketing, sales, revenue management, customer engagement, digital, information technology, emerging…