Joseph Johnson has been appointed Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer at Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Xenia Hotels & Resorts has announced that Andrew Welch has stepped down from his positions as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer by mutual agreement with the Company’s Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Joseph Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. The Company has commenced a search to identify a highly-qualified finance professional to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, with both internal and external candidates being considered. Mr. Johnson will continue in his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer while assuming responsibility for the Company’s finance department until such time as a permanent Chief Financial Officer has been added. Since joining Xenia in May 2015, he has played a key role in analyzing the Company’s financial performance and overseeing all aspects of the accounting, tax, internal audit and information technology functions. Previously, Mr. Johnson served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of CNL Healthcare Properties, Inc. and CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.
