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Patrick Pacious Steps Down As Choice Hotels CEO

Patrick Pacious has stepped down as president and CEO of Choice Hotels after nearly nine years, replaced by interim CEO Dominic Dragisich while an external search is conducted.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Monitor the impact of the sudden departure of Patrick Pacious, who led Choice Hotels for nearly nine years.
  2. 2Note that Chief Growth & Strategy Officer Dominic Dragisich has assumed the role of interim CEO effective immediately.
  3. 3Watch for the results of an external search for a permanent successor, as the lack of an internal transition plan suggests an abrupt change.

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Source: Skift

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