Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Appoints Amit Sripathi Chief Financial Officer

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced that Amit Sripathi has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He succeeds Kurt Albert, who had been serving as interim CFO since November.

Leadership Transition:
- Amit Sripathi previously served as Chief Development Officer – North America.
- David Wilner, a 30-year franchise sales veteran, has now been named Chief Development Officer – North America.

Sripathi’s Background:
- Joined Wyndham in 2021, holding leadership roles in finance and development.
- Oversaw 20 consecutive quarters of organic net room growth.
- Led the divestiture of Wyndham’s owned hotels.
- Prior experience at RLJ Lodging Trust (Capital Markets & Corporate Finance) and Deutsche Bank (Real Estate, Lodging & Gaming investment banking).

CEO Geoff Ballotti’s Statement:
- Praised Sripathi’s blend of finance expertise and operational leadership.
- Highlighted his role in record openings and development pipelines.
- Emphasized his ability to drive profitability for franchisees and return capital to shareholders.

Company Outlook:
- Wyndham reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial outlook, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

About Wyndham:
- Largest hotel franchising company globally, with 8,300+ hotels across ~100 countries.
- Operates 25 brands, including Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada, La Quinta, Microtel, and ECHO Suites.
- Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program has over 122 million members.