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Arne Sorenson

CEO/President Marriott International

Arne Sorenson was the dynamic and influential President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, the largest global lodging company. Making history as the first CEO not from the Marriott family, he held the position from 2012 to 2021. Under his leadership, Marriott expanded significantly to include more than 7,000 properties across 131 countries and territories. Sorenson was recognized for fostering the company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability, and social impact. A distinguished and respected figure in the hospitality industry, he also served as Vice Chair of the U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors. He passed away on February 15, 2021, after battling with pancreatic cancer.