Joseph M. Squeri, New Top Executive at Choice Hotels Board

Choice Hotels International, Inc. promoted Joseph M. Squeri to the position of executive vice president, operations, and chief financial officer, taking on additional operating responsibilities in the areas of franchise services, partner services and information technology.

Choice Hotels International is one of the world´s largest lodging franchisors, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in more than 40 countries and territories under the Cambria Suites, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brand names.

Squeri previously had been executive vice president and chief financial officer and oversees the finance, franchise development and brand functions.