# Geoff Ballotti

> Geoff Ballotti is president and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which he has led since its 2018 separation from Wyndham Worldwide. A former dishwasher, commercial real estate banker and Starwood executive, he previously led Wyndham Hotel Group and the vacation exchange and rental business. His work centers on hotel franchising, everyday travelers, owner support and expanding access to hotel ownership.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- **Organizations:** Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotel Group, Wyndham Destination Network / Group RCI, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, ITT Sheraton, Bank of New England, American Hotel & Lodging Association, U.S. Travel Association, Christel House International (former board member)
- **Education:** Bachelor's degree; studied French, Colby College, Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Recipient of the 2023 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award., Led Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from its 2018 separation as a publicly traded hotel company., Oversaw brand expansion including the La Quinta acquisition and the launch of ECHO Suites.

## Career timeline

- **1976** — Worked as a dishwasher at the Pancake Man in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
- **Late 1970s** — Worked at Le Méridien in Boston, progressing from dishwasher to busboy and waiter; met mentor Bernard Lambert.
- **Before 1989** — Worked at Bank of New England in commercial real estate finance and attended Harvard Business School.
- **1989** — Joined Sheraton; subsequently held development, marketing and European operations positions.
- **2002** — Appointed executive vice president, hotel operations for North America at Starwood.
- **2003-2008** — President of Starwood North America.
- **2008-2014** — Led Wyndham vacation exchange and rental operations, initially as president and CEO of Group RCI.
- **2014-2018** — President and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group.
- **2017-2019** — National chair of the U.S. Travel Association.
- **2018-present** — President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and a member of its board.

## Achievements

- Recipient of the 2023 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award.
- Led Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from its 2018 separation as a publicly traded hotel company.
- Oversaw brand expansion including the La Quinta acquisition and the launch of ECHO Suites.
- Led Starwood North American operations encompassing 450 hotels and 65,000 associates before joining Wyndham.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Wyndham reported Q3 global RevPAR growth of 2% in constant currency and U.S. growth of 6%; its development pipeline excluding Revo reached approximately 264,000 rooms.
- **2026-04** — At AAHOACON in Philadelphia, discussed demand trends and the importance of small-business advocacy.

## Links

- Website: https://corporate.wyndhamhotels.com/team/geoff-ballotti/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-ballotti-726065127/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23