New chief financial officer named by Marriott

Tuesday, 08 Dec, 2015 0

Leeny Kelly Oberg, the chief financial officer for Ritz-Carlton has been named as new Marriott International CFO.

Oberg, a 16-year Marriott veteran, takes over in the New Year, replacing Carl Berquist.

Berquist retires as CFO on December 31, 2015, but will remain with Marriott as a special adviser through March 2016.

Prior to assuming the CFO role at Ritz-Carlton in 2013, Oberg worked in several financial leadership positions with Marriott including senior vice president, corporate and development finance from 2008-2013.

Oberg previously served as senior vice president, international project finance and asset management for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, base in London.

She has been with Marriott since 1999.

"Having worked closely with Leeny over much of her career, I am thrilled to have her join my team. She brings great experience, leadership and passion to a very critical role within the company at a time of major opportunity in the global marketplace," said Arne Sorenson, Marriott’s president and chief executive officer.

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