DiamondRock promotes Stephen Spierto to CAO, hires Anika Fischer as General Counsel

DiamondRock Hospitality Co

Stephen Spierto, age 34, promoted to Chief Accounting Officer effective May 15, 2024; previously VP and Corporate Controller.
Anika Fischer will join as SVP and General Counsel on June 3, 2024, replacing retiring EVP and GC William Tennis.
Fischer was Deputy General Counsel at Essex Property Trust; led legal in capital markets and real estate transactions.
Company entered amended severance agreements with CEO Jeff Donnelly, CFO Briony Quinn, and EVP Justin Leonard on May 14, 2024.
Severance agreements include double-trigger change-in-control provisions: 3x salary plus target bonus paid lump sum.

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Appointed

Stephen Spierto

Chief Accounting Officer

DRH · DiamondRock Hospitality Co

Effective: 2024-05-15
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

The Board of Directors of DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the “Company”) appointed Stephen Spierto to the position of Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of May 15, 2024.

Role change

Briony R. Quinn

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

DRH · DiamondRock Hospitality Co

Effective: 2024-05-15
Successor: Stephen Spierto
Filed: May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

In connection with and effective as of Mr. Spierto’s appointment as Chief Accounting Officer, Briony R. Quinn, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will no longer serve as principal accounting officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Stephen Spierto was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Accounting Officer

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The Board of Directors of DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the “Company”) appointed Stephen Spierto to the position of Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of May 15, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Briony R. Quinn changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

Action: stepped down as principal accounting officer
Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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In connection with and effective as of Mr. Spierto’s appointment as Chief Accounting Officer, Briony R. Quinn, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will no longer serve as principal accounting officer.

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