Choice Hotels International Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Choice Hotels International's CEO is Pat Pacious, appointed in May 2016, has a tenure of 9.17 years. total yearly compensation is $7.79M, comprised of 15.7% salary and 84.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.56% of the company’s shares, worth $33.94M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.2 years and 11.3 years respectively.
Key information
Pat Pacious
Chief executive officer
US$7.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.75% |
| CEO tenure | 9.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 3.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 11.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Choice Hotels International: Check-In At A Discount
Jun 25Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.2875
May 18
We Think Shareholders May Consider Being More Generous With Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHH) CEO Compensation Package
May 08What Is Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHH) Share Price Doing?
Apr 09Choice Hotels: Strong FY2024 Earnings, But I Don't Buy The Guidance
Mar 12Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH)
Feb 17Choice Hotels: Angry Canadians May Damper 2025 Guidance
Feb 13Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHH) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Jan 27Choice Hotels: Rating Downgrade On Poor Performance
Jan 16Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.2875
Dec 15Choice Hotels: Still A Buy With Earnings Beat And Guidance Raise
Nov 05Is It Time To Consider Buying Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH)?
Oct 29Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH)
Oct 08Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.2875
Sep 15Choice Hotels International: Worst Performer Among Peers
Aug 28
Expanding Global Presence And Enhancing Technology Drives Revenue And Margins Up
Expanding upscale, extended-stay, and mid-scale portfolios is poised to increase royalties, driving revenue and earnings growth.Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHH) P/E Is On The Mark
Aug 05Choice Hotels: Positive Read-Throughs From Travel Surveys And Shareholder Meeting
Jun 09Choice Hotels: Favorable Developments
Mar 20Choice Hotels: Strong Growth In Hotel Market Bolstering Growth Outlook
Jan 04Choice Hotels: 2024 EBITDA Growth Could Exceed Expectations
Oct 17CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$312m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$1m | US$298m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$252m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$238m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$235m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$1m | US$257m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$283m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$294m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$316m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$38m | US$1m | US$330m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$339m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$353m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$333m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$11m | US$1m | US$288m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$232m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$130m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$42m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$11m | US$953k | US$75m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$109m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$170m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$247m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$7m | US$1m | US$222m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$211m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$215m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$220m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$6m | US$925k | US$215m |
Compensation vs Market: Pat's total compensation ($USD7.79M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.78M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Pat's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Pat Pacious (59 yo)
Mr. Patrick S. Pacious, also known as Pat, is Independent Director of Valvoline Inc. since July 11, 2023. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International Inc. since September 12, 201...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 9.2yrs | US$7.79m | 0.56% $ 33.9m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.9yrs | US$2.48m | 0.070% $ 4.2m | |
| Executive VP of Operations & Chief Global Brand Officer | 1.9yrs | US$4.49m | 0.071% $ 4.3m | |
| Senior VP of External Affairs | 13.4yrs | US$2.10m | 0.11% $ 6.4m | |
| Chief Development Officer | 20.5yrs | US$2.97m | 0.092% $ 5.6m | |
| Chief Segment & International Operations Officer | 5.7yrs | US$1.98m | 0.032% $ 2.0m | |
| Chief Strategy Officer & Senior VP of Technology | 1.9yrs | no data | 0.011% $ 663.9k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 3.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 2.9yrs | no data | 0.012% $ 744.4k | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 23.5yrs | US$1.22m | 0.050% $ 3.0m | |
| VP of Upscale Brands & Chief Sustainability Officer | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Talent & Culture Officer | 2.7yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: CHH's management team is considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 7.8yrs | US$7.79m | 0.56% $ 33.9m | |
| Chairman of the Board | 27.8yrs | no data | 11.99% $ 725.7m | |
| Independent Director | 13.5yrs | US$286.10k | 0.070% $ 4.2m | |
| Independent Director | 19.3yrs | US$298.10k | 0.060% $ 3.6m | |
| Independent Director | 23.3yrs | US$274.57k | 0.11% $ 6.9m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 3.2yrs | US$298.28k | 0.018% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 6.7yrs | US$273.59k | 0.026% $ 1.6m | |
| Member of Regional Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of the Travel Advisory Board | 17.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$277.70k | 0.034% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | US$300.57k | 0.045% $ 2.7m | |
| Director | 6.3yrs | US$260.45k | 0.30% $ 18.5m |
Experienced Board: CHH's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/07/20 22:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/07/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Fred Lowrance | Avondale Partners |
| Michael Bellisario | Baird |
| Felicia Kantor Hendrix | Barclays |