Simone Wu left the role of SVP, General Counsel & Secretary at Choice Hotels International on March 5, 2026, according to PR Newswire.
| Name | Simone Wu |
|---|---|
| Role | SVP, General Counsel & Secretary |
| Company | Choice Hotels International |
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Location | North Bethesda, MD |
| Move | Departure |
| Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Source | PR Newswire |
Choice Hotels announced that Simone Wu will retire later in spring 2026, with Deputy General Counsel Jeff Lobb succeeding her as SVP, General Counsel and Secretary. (Source: PR Newswire.)
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Source: PR Newswire. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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