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Red Roof Names Zack Gharib As President and Promotes Fouad Malouf To Chief Operating Officer

PRIVATEApr 23, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Red Roof

Fouad Malouf
New AlbanyHospitality

Description

Red Roof has appointed Zack Gharib as President, effective immediately, bringing more than two decades of senior management experience in franchising, operations and brand management. Additionally, Fouad Malouf has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer to support Gharib in overseeing the company's day-to-day operations.

Company Information

Company

Red Roof

Location

New Albany, Ohio, United States

About

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.

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