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Choice Hotels International Appoints Jeff Lobb as SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has appointed Jeff Lobb as SVP, General Counsel & Secretary, effective March 26, 2026. In this role, Lobb will oversee the company's global legal and public policy strategy and operations and serve as a key member of Choice Hotels' Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Pat Pacious.
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