Choice Promotes Key Execs
SILVER SPRING, MD, December 8, 2005. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has implemented a series of organizational changes and promotions designed to leverage the power of the company's brands, management talent, and business intelligence in order to drive increased growth, profitability and loyalty within its franchise system.
Dan Head has been promoted to senior vice president, business intelligence and strategy; David Pepper has been promoted to senior vice president, franchise growth and performance; Dave Goldberg has been promoted to senior vice president, brand value; Janna Morrison has been promoted to senior vice president, customer care and technology services
Dan Head, who joined Choice in September 2005 as vice president, corporate and business strategy, has extensive experience in strategic planning, business process re-engineering and systems integration. In his new position as senior vice president, he will lead the company's efforts to better align its technology and business intelligence with its strategic objectives.
David Pepper previously was senior vice president, franchise development. In his expanded role as senior vice president, franchise growth and performance, Pepper will lead the company's development and franchise services efforts in order to expand the company's franchise base and to help the company's hotel owners and operators maximize their profitability.
Dave Goldberg previously was senior vice president, brand strategy. In his expanded role as senior vice president, brand value, Goldberg will oversee the company's procurement services, brand management and product development. He will be focused on developing brand programs, hotel designs and purchasing solutions designed to increase the profitability of the company's franchise customers and the value of Choice's brands.
In their new positions, Head, Pepper and Goldberg each report to Joe Squeri, executive vice president, operations, and chief financial officer.
Janna Morrison previously was senior vice president, franchise services. In her new position, which elevates the company's focus on customer care and the importance of technology to the company's business, Morrison will have responsibility for Choice's global call center operations, including customer care and the Choice Privileges service center, as well as Choice's property systems support and centralized revenue management.
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