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Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Colin J. Parris, Ph.D., to Board of Managers
PLANO, Texas, May 04, 2026--Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading third-party hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Colin J. Parris, Ph.D., to its Board of Managers, effective immediately. Parris brings acclaimed expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and enterprise technology strategy, with a strong track record of driving technology adoption at scale across multiple global industries.
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