Promotes Red Roof Executive Fouad Malouf to
the Newly Created Position of Chief Operating Officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Roof®, an award-winning
leader in the lodging industry, has named hotel industry veteran
Zack Gharib as President, effective
immediately.
Gharib brings more than two decades of senior management
experience in franchising, operations and brand management with
companies such as Marriott, Vacasa, LaQuinta by Wyndham and
Highgate Homes. He is widely regarded as a hospitality management
innovator, having created and launched award-winning development,
strategic planning and franchise operations programs over more than
two decades of industry leadership. He joins Red Roof as the
company accelerates its growth towards 700 hotels across the U.S.,
and renews its focus on expanded and deepened franchise
relationships.
Red Roof also announced the promotion of Fouad Malouf to the newly created position of
Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Malouf will support
Gharib by overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, as the
company doubles down on the unique culture of service and execution
that has made Red Roof the preferred franchise partner for hotel
owners across the industry. Having joined the company in 1982,
Malouf brings more than four decades of continuous and increasing
management responsibility to his new role. He most recently served
as Senior Vice President for Franchise Operations.
Mohamed Thowfeek, Member of the Red Roof Board of Directors and
Red Roof Interim President, said, "We are happy to welcome
Zack Gharib as Red Roof's new
President, an appointment that we are confident will take the brand
and its franchise partners to new heights. Zack brings a laser
focus on growth and operations excellence to his new role, and has
demonstrated his ability to deliver transformative results for some
of the most widely regarded brands in the hotel industry." He
concluded, "We look forward to Zack's immediate positive impact on
Red Roof and its franchisees, and also congratulate Fouad Malouf on his promotion to Chief Operating
Officer. Fouad brings unmatched knowledge and experience with the
Red Roof brand and franchise community, and will work closely with
Zack to accelerate the company's growth and franchising excellence
in the months ahead."
Zack Gharib said, "I am deeply
honored and excited to be joining Red Roof as its President at this
dynamic and promising moment in the company's development."
He continued, "I am passionate about helping owners,
franchisees and team members achieve their fullest potential,
deliver exceptional guest service, and achieve operational
excellence – which I hope will be instrumental in driving Red
Roof's continued growth and success. I look forward to developing a
program of focused action and results that will help drive this
venerable brand's growth and transformation for many years to
come."
Gharib is relocating to Columbus,
Ohio and will operate out of Red Roof's corporate
headquarters there.
About Red Roof
Red Roof is an award-winning leader in
the lodging industry, recognized for creating the innovative
Upscale Economy® segment, serving millions of guests each year. Red
Roof's portfolio of brands includes Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof
PLUS+®, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®, The Red Collection®, and
Red Roof's dual-branded properties. Red Roof has over 60,000 rooms
in nearly 700 properties in the U.S. and internationally in
Japan. For more information,
visit redroof.com or download Red Roof's free app for iOS
and Android devices. To learn about franchising opportunities,
visit redrooffranchising.com.
Red Roof's Vision: To provide the best experience and
value in the lodging industry for our guests, owners, team members,
partners, and communities.
Media Contact:
Michael
Frenkel
MFC PR
michael@mfcpr.com
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