Dave Johnson named Executive Chairman at Aimbridge Hospitality

Dave Johnson will assume the newly created role of executive chairman where he will focus on transformational growth, including capital markets, M&A, and new business opportunities. Since co-founding the company 17 years ago, Johnson has led Aimbridge to become a global powerhouse from its original portfolio of eight properties into the world's dominant hotel operator with a premium portfolio of more than 1,500 branded and independent properties in 20 countries and over 60,000 employees.

Aimbridge Hospitality also announced the appointment of Michael J. Deitemeyer to chief executive officer. He will succeed co-founder Dave Johnson, effective January 1, 2021. Since October 2019, Deitemeyer has served as the global president of Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing the successful merger with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where he served as CEO.