MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ 8-K

What Happened Marriott International filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) on February 6, 2026, reporting that Debra L. Lee, a current member of Marriott’s Board of Directors and chair of the Inclusion and Social Impact Committee, informed the company on February 3, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election at Marriott’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The filing notes Ms. Lee’s decision was not due to any disagreement with Marriott’s operations, policies or practices.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K dated February 6, 2026 (Item 5.02 — departure/election of directors or certain officers).
• Notice date: Ms. Lee informed Marriott on February 3, 2026.
• Role: Ms. Lee currently serves on the Board and chairs the Inclusion and Social Impact Committee.
• Reason stated: Not standing for re-election; explicitly not due to any disagreement with company operations, policies or practices.

Why It Matters A change in board composition affects corporate governance and oversight. For investors, this item signals a planned board transition ahead of the 2026 annual meeting and may prompt attention to any subsequent board nominations or committee leadership changes. The company’s disclosure that the departure is not the result of a disagreement is a factual detail investors often consider when assessing governance risk.