Skift Power Rankings: Anthony Capuano
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Capuano has transformed the world's largest hotelier from an operator of traditional hotels to a group that runs all kinds of lodging, from vacation rentals to luxury cruise ships.
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When Anthony Capuano graduated from Cornell's prestigious hotel school in 1987, he received seven job offers — and one rejection letter. It was from Marriott International.
No matter. By 1995, Marriott saw its error and hired Capuano. Over the next quarter-century, he progressed through Marriott's ranks in a series of development roles.
In February 2021, Capuano took over Marriott after the beloved CEO, Arne Sorenson, died of pancreatic cancer. Capuano faced post-pandemic issues like China’s prolonged lockd
