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Aimbridge Hospitality founder to leave company

Dave Johnson, founder and current executive chairman, is to leave Aimbridge Hospitality to pursue other external opportunities.

Earlier this year Johnson stepped aside from day-to-day operations of the hotel management company with Mike Deitemeyer taking on the CEO role.

"I am both humbled and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many talented people over the years and could not be prouder of the success Aimbridge has achieved. And knowing my good friend and longtime colleague, Mike Deitemeyer, is at the helm affords me the opportunity to pursue my next venture knowing our owners, guests, and colleagues are in good hands," said Johnson.

Mike Deitemeyer, president and CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality, added, "Dave has been an industry icon for as long as I can remember and leaves quite a legacy behind. I'm grateful for both his partnership and friendship over the years and look forward to driving continued growth and success for Aimbridge as Dave ventures on."

Aimbridge has grown from a portfolio of just eight properties into a hotel operator with a portfolio of more than 1,500 branded and independent properties in 20 countries and over 60,000 employees.

Mike Deitemeyer is due to speak at IHIF 2021 in a session entitled "Is It Time To Rewrite the Rule Book? Innovation in Operating Models"