# Dominic Dragisich

> Dominic E. Dragisich is president, CEO and a director of Choice Hotels International. He joined as CFO in 2017, helped with the WoodSpring Suites and Radisson Hotels Americas acquisitions, and subsequently led operations, global brands, and growth strategy. Appointed permanent CEO on August 31, 2026, after serving as interim CEO since May 20, he has emphasized execution and franchisee profitability. His earlier employers include XO Communications, Marriott International, NII Holdings and Deloitte Consulting. He also serves on the Wolf Trap Foundation board.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Choice Hotels International
- **Organizations:** Choice Hotels International, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, XO Communications, Marriott International, NII Holdings, Deloitte Consulting
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, finance and accounting, University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Contributed to the WoodSpring Suites and Radisson Hotels Americas acquisitions at Choice Hotels., Established a strategic finance organization at Choice Hotels., Choice credits his XO Communications tenure with a return to revenue growth, increased profitability and a lead role in the sale to Verizon.

## Career timeline

- **2004–2012** — Held consulting and management positions at Deloitte Consulting.
- **2012–2013** — Global Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at NII Holdings.
- **2013–2014** — Senior Director, IR Business Consultancy at Marriott International.
- **2014–2015** — Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategic Finance at XO Communications.
- **2015–2017** — Chief Financial Officer at XO Communications.
- **2017-03** — Joined Choice Hotels as CFO, effective March 6.
- **2018** — Helped with Choice’s acquisition of the WoodSpring Suites brand and franchise business.
- **2022** — Helped with Choice’s acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas.
- **2023-09** — Became Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer.
- **2024-04** — Wolf Trap announced his election to its board for an initial three-year term.
- **2026-03** — Became Chief Growth & Strategy Officer on March 24.
- **2026-05** — Appointed interim CEO effective May 20.
- **2026-08** — Appointed president, CEO and director effective August 31.

## Achievements

- Contributed to the WoodSpring Suites and Radisson Hotels Americas acquisitions at Choice Hotels.
- Established a strategic finance organization at Choice Hotels.
- Choice credits his XO Communications tenure with a return to revenue growth, increased profitability and a lead role in the sale to Verizon.
- Advanced from Choice Hotels CFO to president and CEO through operations, global brand and strategy leadership roles.
- Elected to the Wolf Trap Foundation board in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Choice announced its 600th extended-stay property, Everhome Suites Denver Airport, on October 5.
- **2026-09** — On September 30, Choice announced an agreement to acquire Harvest Hosts at an enterprise value of approximately $130 million; the release anticipated an October 1 closing, subject to customary conditions. Completion is not asserted here.
- **2026-09** — Choice announced a September 9 Bank of America conference appearance by Dragisich, with webcast availability through November 9.
- **2026-08** — Named president, CEO and board member, effective August 31, following an internal and external search.
- **2026-05** — Became interim CEO effective May 20 after Patrick Pacious stepped down.

## Links

- Website: https://media.choicehotels.com/dominic-dragisich
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-dragisich-38171214

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