BETHESDA, Md. , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: MAR ) today announced the election of Sean Tresvant , Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., as an independent director of the company, effective February 12, 2025 .
Mr. Tresvant is expected to be included in the company's slate of nominees for election at its upcoming 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. "We are thrilled to welcome Sean to Marriott's board of directors," said David Marriott , Chairman of the Board for Marriott International.
"In his time at Taco Bell, Sean has overseen some of the company's most innovative transformations. He expanded Taco Bell's presence both domestically and internationally, raised brand awareness through successful initiatives like Taco Bell's Taco Tuesday, and has grown the company's in-store and digital sales while strengthening and deepening its brand loyalty and franchise network. Sean's leadership has helped the company focus on continuous growth while keeping culture front of mind—taking care of associates, customers, franchisees, and the communities they serve.
As Marriott focuses on innovating for the future, Sean will be a valuable addition to our board." As the CEO of Taco Bell, Mr. Tresvant drives growth strategies, franchise operations, and overall company performance.
He is transforming the business and accelerating profitable growth while keeping social impact at.
