The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. has announced the election of Sean Tresvant, the Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., as an independent director of the company, effective February 12, 2025. Mr. Tresvant is anticipated to be part of the slate of nominees for election at the forthcoming 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
In his role as CEO of Taco Bell, Mr. Tresvant is responsible for driving growth strategies, managing franchise operations, and enhancing overall company performance. He is actively transforming the business to accelerate profitable growth while prioritizing social impact within the brand’s mission.
Additionally, Mr. Tresvant serves as Vice Chairman of the Taco Bell Foundation and is a founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA), where he champions opportunities and access for Black marketing professionals.
Prior to his tenure at Taco Bell, Mr. Tresvant dedicated over 15 years to Nike, ultimately serving as Chief Marketing Officer for the Jordan Brand. In that capacity, he oversaw the consumer journey, brand campaign execution, product marketing, creative collaborations, athlete sponsorships, and the design of omni-channel marketplaces. He has also held roles at Time Inc.’s Sports Illustrated and PepsiCo.