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Choice Hotels Names Dragisich Permanent CEO After Months as Interim Leader

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31. Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) appointed Dominic Dragisich as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dragisich had served as Interim CEO since May 20, 2026.

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Key takeaways

  • Choice Hotels International appointed Dominic Dragisich as permanent President and CEO, effective August 31, 2026, after he had served as Interim CEO since May 20, 2026.
  • The board, led by Chairman Stewart Bainum Jr., ran a comprehensive search of internal and external candidates before selecting Dragisich.
  • Dragisich has been with Choice Hotels for nearly 10 years, holding roles including CFO, EVP of Operations, Chief Global Brand Officer, and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer.
  • Dragisich was also appointed to the Board of Directors, effective the same date, August 31, 2026.
  • Choice Hotels reported more than 7,500 hotels and over 650,000 rooms across 49 countries and territories, with 22 brands.

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31. Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) appointed Dominic Dragisich as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dragisich had served as Interim CEO since May 20, 2026.

The board conducted what Chairman Stewart Bainum Jr. described as a comprehensive search that evaluated internal and external candidates before settling on Dragisich. Bainum, in remarks filed with the release, said the board concluded Dragisich is the right leader to execute the company's strategy and drive long-term value for franchisees and shareholders.

Dragisich's path to the top seat

Dragisich has been with Choice Hotels for nearly 10 years. During that tenure he held a series of roles: Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Operations, Chief Global Brand Officer, and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer. The company said he played a central role in major acquisitions and strategic initiatives that expanded the portfolio.

Before joining Choice Hotels, Dragisich served as CFO at XO Communications, where he returned the company to top-line revenue growth and improved profitability, according to the release. Earlier positions included senior finance and operational roles at Marriott International, NII Holdings, and Deloitte Consulting. The release also appointed him to the Board of Directors, effective the same date.

Dragisich, in remarks attributed to him in the filing, said the company is entering its next chapter from a position of strength, pointing to what he described as a higher-quality portfolio, a more diverse pipeline, and commercial investments already in place.

Choice Hotels, headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, operates as one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. As of the filing, the company reported more than 7,500 hotels representing over 650,000 rooms across 49 countries and territories, with a portfolio of 22 brands spanning economy, midscale, extended stay, and upper upscale segments.

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Frequently asked

Who is the new CEO of Choice Hotels?

Dominic Dragisich, who previously served as Interim CEO since May 20, 2026, was named permanent President and CEO effective August 31, 2026.

What roles did Dragisich hold before becoming CEO?

At Choice Hotels he served as CFO, EVP of Operations, Chief Global Brand Officer, and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, and before joining he was CFO at XO Communications with earlier roles at Marriott International, NII Holdings, and Deloitte Consulting.

How large is Choice Hotels' portfolio?

As of the filing, the company operated more than 7,500 hotels representing over 650,000 rooms across 49 countries and territories, with 22 brands spanning economy, midscale, extended stay, and upper upscale segments.

Where is Choice Hotels headquartered?

Choice Hotels International is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, and is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world.