Insight From the C-Suite: Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer, Marriott International

As part of a new, members-only series, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is asking industry executives about their professional journeys, mentorship, how they stay up-to-date on the latest technology and trends, how they take care of themselves, and so much more. This week, insight comes from Leeny Oberg, chief financial officer and executive vice president, development, Marriott International. How do you define and communicate your long-term vision for both your personal leadership journey and the success of your organization? Marriott’s culture has been defined by its core values for nearly a century — put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. These values have served as universal guideposts for leaders throughout the organization. Our founders believed that if you take great care of associates, they will take care of the customer, and customers will come back — enabling the business to thrive. I’ve found that focusing