Neal Jones has been named President EMEA at Marriott International in London, United Kingdom
Neal Jones brings three decades of Marriott experience to his new role as President EMEA, with leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations. As Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for EMEA, he drove commercial strategy and brand positioning across the region, strengthening Marriott's presence in key markets.
In his current role, Jones oversees performance across Europe and Africa and spearheaded the integration of Design Hotels into Marriott's portfolio, enhancing the company's luxury and lifestyle offerings. In his new role, Jones will lead Marriott's operations across nearly 80 countries and territories and more than 1,300 properties representing 30 brands, guiding the company's continued growth in EMEA. His deep market knowledge, strategic mindset, and commitment to Marriott's culture will shape the region's next chapter, with a focus on accelerating innovation and further strengthening owner relationships.
Jones is based in the United Kingdom and graduated from Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands.
Jones will assume his new role on March 28, 2026.
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