Stephanie Coleman Linnartz M.B.A. ’97
Former President, Marriott International
Degree:
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Stephanie grew up in the greater Washington, D.C., area, near where Marriott was founded. Her parents owned restaurants and a hotel, and she always knew she wanted to work in hospitality — specifically for Marriott International. To achieve her career goals and aspirations, she knew an MBA would be a key component. She was drawn to William & Mary for its history and community, and she found meaning in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business’s focus on “principled achievement.”
Her 25-year career at Marriott International brought her from financial analyst to, among other roles, global chief commercial officer and group president for consumer operations, technology and emerging businesses. She oversaw the creation of Marriott Bonvoy, which is now the world’s largest hospitality loyalty program with over 177 million members. In early 2021, she was named president of Marriott International, a role that included growing Marriott’s brand in new areas, such as home rentals, residential development, yachts, branded merchandise, travel insurance, credit cards and more. Stephanie was the first female president of Marriott International, and women comprise just 30% of leaders in the hospitality industry and 25% of executives in corporate America overall. Stephanie now serves as a board member for The Home Depot.
