Under Armour names Marriott executive Stephanie Linnartz as new CEO

Stephanie Linnartz, president of the hotel chain Marriott International, will become the next CEO of Under Armour, the company announced Wednesday. Linnartz has worked at Marriott for 25 years, rising through the ranks to become the company’s president in 2021, the Baltimore-based athletic apparel brand said in a news release. “She is a proven growth leader with a distinguished track record of brand strategy, omnichannel execution, talent acquisition and development, and passion for driving best-in-class consumer connectivity, experience, and brand loyalty,” Under Armour founder Kevin Plank said in a statement.