Marriott International has announced the appointment of Jen Mason as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A 33-year veteran of the company, Mason will succeed Leeny Oberg, who will retire in 2026 after serving as CFO since 2016 and EVP, Development since 2023. Mason currently serves as Global Officer, Treasurer and Risk Management, overseeing key financial functions including capital markets, financial strategy, and risk management. Upon stepping into her new role, she will join Marriott’s executive leadership team and report directly to President and CEO Anthony Capuano.
Mason brings decades of leadership experience to the CFO position, having held senior roles in finance, sales, marketing, and IT across Marriott. “I am thrilled to welcome Jen Mason as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Capuano. He added, Mason brings extensive experience and proven leadership, positioning him to support Marriott’s growth and success in the coming years. He also noted that Jen’s strategic financial expertise is expected to help maintain the company’s leading position in the industry. Oberg also expressed confidence in her successor, stating, “I have the utmost confidence in the leaders who will assume these roles.” Mason holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and an MBA from The Wharton School. Her appointment reflects Marriott’s emphasis on continuity and internal leadership development.
