Relevant Expertise

• Deep hospitality and hotel franchising industry knowledge from over 35 years of leadership positions and operational experience in the global hospitality and travel industry.
• Extensive leadership and expertise in strategic planning for organic and inorganic growth from his decade as CEO guiding the strategic direction, operations, growth, diversification and performance of the business of Wyndham and Wyndham Hotel Group. Geoff has led Wyndham through transformational M&A transactions like the acquisition of La Quinta, tuck-in acquisitions of AmericInn and Vienna House and the launch of organic brands such as Trademark Collection, Wyndham Alltra, Registry Collection and Echo Suites.
• Significant international experience through leadership positions at Wyndham and Starwood as well as Wyndham’s initiatives to drive global growth with a thoughtful understanding for each geographic region and its market dynamics.

Career Highlights

• President and Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Hotels (2018 – Present)
• President and Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Hotel Group (2014 – 2018)
• Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Destinations Network (2008 – 2014)
• President of the North America Division of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide (2003 – 2008)
• Various leadership positions of increasing responsibility at Starwood including Executive Vice President Operations, Senior Vice President of Southern Europe and Managing Director, Ciga Spa, Italy

Other Public Company Board Experience

• The Steak N Shake Company (2007 – 2008)

Other

• Recipient of 2^nd Annual Arne Sorenson Award for great strides in the advancement of DE&I (2023)
• US Executive Office of the President (Economic Revival Industry Group in White House) (2020 – 2021)
• American Hotel and Lodging Association (Current Executive Committee Member and Former Chairman)
• US Travel Association National Chairman (2017 – 2019)