Choice Hotels Names David Bayes Managing Director of Choice Hotels Australasia.SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CHH CHH Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia CHH Crustacean Hyperglycemic Hormone CHH Carter Holt Harvey Limited (Australia & New Zealand) CHH Chuan Hup Holdings Limited (Singapore) CHH Certified Hardware Hosineer ) today announced that Australian native David Bayes has been named managing director of Choice Hotels Australasia, effective October 17, 2005. Prior to joining Choice Hotels Australasia, Bayes, 58, served as chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. for Mortgage Choice, Australia's leading mortgage broker where he was responsible for the sales and operational functions of the company. Previously, he held the post of chief executive officer and director for Bakers Delight Bakers Delight, a large bakery franchise, was established in 1980 as a single bakery on Glenferrie Road in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Victoria. Bakers Delight has 700 bakeries employing more than 15,000 people, serving 2. Holdings, LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability , a leading franchising organization operating 670 outlets in Australia, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and Canada; vice president and regional director for the Southern Region of McDonald's Australia; and a member of the inaugural board of McDonald's Australia that expanded the business to over 550 units in the country. Additionally, Bayes owned and operated three successful McDonald's Restaurants There are more than 30,000 McDonald's restaurants in 119 countries. Restaurants The first McDonald's was not a restaurant at all, but it was a sit-in stand. The company's early franchises were built to a standard pattern that did not offer seating; this was in part to prevent in the state of Victoria and, earlier in his career, held management roles with Qantas Airways. "With over 25 years of experience in Australia as both a franchisor and franchisee, David is well positioned to lead Choice Hotels Australasia and further expand our network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand," said Charles A. Ledsinger, Jr., Choice's president and chief executive officer. "David brings a keen understanding of the Australasian marketplace and is committed to the success of our franchisees in the region," added Bruce Haase, Choice Hotels' senior vice president, international division. Bayes succeeds Brent Russell Robert Brent Russell (born 5 March 1980 in Port Elizabeth) is a South African rugby player. He is a "utility back" (capable of playing fullback, fly-half or wing) who plays for the Western Province Rugby Union after playing for the Natal Sharks in the Currie Cup and the Sharks in , who will be returning to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. after serving two years at the helm of Choice Hotels Australasia. "Initiatives launched under Brent's leadership include the successful introduction of franchise service and training initiatives, dramatically enhanced marketing and partnership programs, and the establishment of a strong base for future growth of our brands throughout the Pacific," said Haase. "We appreciate Brent's leadership and wish him much success." Since the July 1, 2002 acquisition of Melbourne-based Flag Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International has significantly accelerated the growth of the Clarion, Quality and Comfort Inn brands throughout the region. Choice Hotels Australasia franchises more than 300 hotels open representing nearly 17,000 guestrooms. Choice Hotels International is one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 44 countries territories under the Clarion, Quality, Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brand names. The company's newest brand, Cambria Suites, launched in January 2005. For more information on Choice, visit the company's web site at www.choicehotels.com. Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International. (C)2005 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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