Patrick Pacious

President & Chief Executive Officer at Choice Hotels International

Patrick Pacious has been President and CEO of Choice Hotels International since 2017, leading strategic expansions and technology innovation. He holds a B.A. from Duke University and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Pacious previously served as COO and has overseen major acquisitions and the launch of the choiceEDGE reservation system. His leadership has driven franchisee retention and commercial growth across Choice’s global portfolio.