Sally Bartas has been appointed as Chief Talent And Culture Officer at Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Choice has appointed Sally Bartas to the position of chief talent and culture officer. In this newly created role, Bartas will report directly to the company's chief human resources officer and work closely with leaders across the enterprise to strategically expand Choice's talent programs and forward-thinking HR strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management and acquisition. Bartas will also play a key role in guiding Choice's diversity, equity and belonging initiatives in alignment with the company's overall growth strategy.
Bartas' appointment comes on the heels of several recent accolades Choice Hotels has received for its award-winning culture, including recognition on Forbes' prestigious list of World's Best Employers 2022 and Entrepreneur magazine's inaugural ranking of the top global brands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Most recently, Choice Hotels was also recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Veterans 2022 as well as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies 2022.
Bartas joins Choice Hotels from Stanley Black and Decker, where she most recently served as vice president of human resources. During her successful tenure, Bartas held roles of increasing responsibility and played an integral part in defining the company's long-term human resources processes and organizational culture. Earlier in her career, Bartas served in various human resources and marketing roles within the hospitality industry.
Bartas earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in public relations and promotion from Central Connecticut State University. She is also a Certified Executive Coach.