Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced today that Jon E. Eliassen has been named by the company’s Board of Directors to the permanent position of President and Chief Executive Officer, removing his previous interim status.
Eliassen served as Interim President and CEO since January 2010, when he replaced Anupam Narayan.Prior to that appointment, Eliassen served on the company’s Board of Directors since September 2003.
“Having assumed the role of Interim President and CEO during a challenging time for the lodging industry and the company, the Board is very pleased with the strides Red Lion has made under Jon’s leadership,”said Donald K. Barbieri, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Red Lion Hotels Corporation. “We are confident in the strategy set by Jon and his executive team to grow the brand and increase shareholder value.”
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Eliassen served as Interim President and CEO since January 2010, when he replaced Anupam Narayan.Prior to that appointment, Eliassen served on the company’s Board of Directors since September 2003.
“Having assumed the role of Interim President and CEO during a challenging time for the lodging industry and the company, the Board is very pleased with the strides Red Lion has made under Jon’s leadership,”said Donald K. Barbieri, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Red Lion Hotels Corporation. “We are confident in the strategy set by Jon and his executive team to grow the brand and increase shareholder value.”
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