APPOINTMENT

Choice Hotels International Appoints Ali Keshavarz to Board of Directors

Choice Hotels International, Inc. has appointed Ali Keshavarz to its Board of Directors.

Ali currently serves as President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer at CVS Health, where he leads enterprise data and analytics strategy, including initiatives related to artificial intelligence.

He brings experience in data-driven transformation and analytics leadership. Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Analytics Officer for Aetna and CVS Caremark, where he worked on developing enterprise data capabilities. Earlier in his career, he spent over a decade at McKinsey, advising organisations on analytics and transformation strategies and contributing to the development of its healthcare analytics practice.

“Ali is a highly accomplished leader whose experience and expertise in artificial intelligence will further strengthen our Board as we advance Choice Hotels International’s long-term growth strategy and continue creating value for our franchise owners, guests, and shareholders,” said Stewart Bainum Jr., Chairman of the Choice Hotels International Board of Directors.

“Ali offers a proven track record of leading enterprise data, analytics, and AI transformation at scale,” added Dominic Dragisich, interim Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International. “We look forward to benefiting from his unique perspective as we continue to drive growth, improve unit economics for our hotel owners, and leverage the power of AI across the business.”

Ali holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from Northwestern University.

The appointment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening its board with expertise in data, analytics, and technology.

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