Marriott CEO diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, will remain in role
Marriott International Inc. MAR, -1.42% said Friday that Chief Executive Arne Sorenson has been diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, and said Sorenson will remain in his role while undergoing treatment. "The cancer was discovered early. It does not appear to have spread and the medical team--and I--are confident that we can realistically aim for a complete cure," Sorenson said in a statement. "In the meantime, I intend to continue working at the company I love.
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