Ashford Hospitality Trust Says Rob Hays, Current President And CEO, Will Be Stepping Down Effective June 30, 2024; Stephen Zsigray Named As Successor
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Ashford Hospitality Trust announced that Rob Hays, the current President and CEO, will step down on June 30, 2024. Stephen Zsigray, currently the Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance & Strategy, has been named as his successor.
April 18, 2024 | 9:28 pm
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Rob Hays will step down as CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust on June 30, 2024, and Stephen Zsigray will take over as the new CEO.
CEO transitions can lead to uncertainty, but given the advance notice and clear succession plan, the impact on AHT's stock is likely to be neutral in the short term. The market typically favors stability and clear leadership succession plans, which seems to be the case here.
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