Aimbridge Hospitality, the global third-party hotel management company, has appointed Chris O’Donnell as president of its select service division, effective September 15.
In this role, O’Donnell will lead Aimbridge’s expansive select service division with an emphasis on operational performance and delivering “exceptional results”.
He will also ensure that the division remains aligned with Aimbridge’s balanced scorecard framework, which tracks key metrics including market share, profitability and guest satisfaction across properties.
O’Donnell brings more than two decades of hospitality leadership to the role. He began his career as a general manager with Marriott, laying the foundation for his deep operational expertise and commitment to guest satisfaction.
He went on to hold senior roles at Magna Hospitality, White Lodging and Marriott, where he consistently elevated performance and built high-impact teams. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Atrium Hospitality, leading operational strategy across a national portfolio.
Craig S. Smith, CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality, said: “Chris is a proven leader with deep expertise in the hospitality landscape and a strong track record of driving operational excellence. I’m confident in his ability to lead this important division and build on the strong foundation already in place. We’re excited to welcome him to the team.”
O’Donnell added: “I’m honored to join Aimbridge at such a pivotal time. The Select Service division is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value to owners and memorable experiences to guests. I look forward to working with our talented teams to build on the strong foundation already in place.”
