Simone  Wu net worth and biography

Simone Wu Biography and Net Worth

Simone Wu serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & External Affairs for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. In this role, Wu serves as the primary legal advisor to the company’s senior management team and Board of Directors. In addition to leading the company’s legal function as general counsel, she also oversees government affairs, risk management, procurement services, external communications and public relations.  

Wu joined Choice Hotels in 2012 and has over 30 years of legal and regulatory experience and expertise, particularly in corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, employment law, and intellectual property issues. Earlier in her career, Wu served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for XO Communications. She has also held leadership roles at MCI and AOL, and practiced corporate transactional and communications law at Skadden, Arps, Slate and Meagher & Flom.

Throughout her career, Wu has been an outspoken proponent of women and diversity in the workplace, advocating for these themes at numerous industry and legal conferences. She received the 2020 Diamond Award of Excellence from the Corporate Counsel Women of Color in recognition of her career achievements and commitment to the leadership and professional development of women.

Wu earned a degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Columbia University. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is a past board member of the International Franchise Association.

What is Simone Wu's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Simone Wu is at least $6.69 million as of September 19th, 2024. Ms. Wu owns 45,669 shares of Choice Hotels International stock worth more than $6,691,879 as of November 21st. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Ms. Wu may own. Additionally, Ms. Wu receives a salary of $1,040,000.00 as SVP at Choice Hotels International. Learn More about Simone Wu's net worth.

How old is Simone Wu?

Ms. Wu is currently 59 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Choice Hotels International. Learn More on Simone Wu's age.

What is Simone Wu's salary?

As the SVP of Choice Hotels International, Inc., Ms. Wu earns $1,040,000.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Ms. Wu. The highest earning executive at Choice Hotels International is Mr. Patrick S. Pacious, President, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $4,370,000.00 per year. Learn More on Simone Wu's salary.

How do I contact Simone Wu?

The corporate mailing address for Ms. Wu and other Choice Hotels International executives is 1 CHOICE HOTELS CIRCLE SUITE 400, ROCKVILLE MD, 20850. Choice Hotels International can also be reached via phone at (301) 592-5000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Simone Wu's contact information.

Has Simone Wu been buying or selling shares of Choice Hotels International?

Simone Wu has not been actively trading shares of Choice Hotels International in the last ninety days. Most recently, Simone Wu sold 7,840 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.08, for a transaction totalling $1,019,827.20. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 45,669 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,940,623.52. Learn More on Simone Wu's trading history.

Who are Choice Hotels International's active insiders?

Choice Hotels International's insider roster includes Brian Bainum (Director), Patrick Cimerola (Insider), Dominic Dragisich (CFO), William Jews (Director), Liza Landsman (Director), Robert Mcdowell (Insider), Scott Oaksmith (SVP), Patrick Pacious (CEO), David Pepper (Insider), Elizabeth Redmond (Insider), John Tague (Director), and Simone Wu (SVP). Learn More on Choice Hotels International's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Choice Hotels International?

In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 10 times. They sold a total of 99,056 shares worth more than $13,225,978.52. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 8th when CEO Patrick Pacious sold 7,192 shares worth more than $1,042,480.40. Insiders at Choice Hotels International own 24.0% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Choice Hotels International.

Information on this page was last updated on 11/8/2024.

Simone Wu Insider Trading History at Choice Hotels International

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
9/19/2024Sell7,840$130.08$1,019,827.2045,669View SEC Filing Icon  
2/2/2023Sell6,342$125.71$797,252.8239,147View SEC Filing Icon  
1/23/2023Sell6,342$125.04$793,003.6839,147View SEC Filing Icon  
11/14/2022Sell6,342$120.82$766,240.4439,147View SEC Filing Icon  
9/27/2021Sell1,904$128.51$244,683.04View SEC Filing Icon  
9/23/2021Sell2,203$125.39$276,234.17View SEC Filing Icon  
5/14/2021Sell14,043$119.55$1,678,840.6551,479View SEC Filing Icon  
5/15/2019Sell24,773$83.67$2,072,756.9153,255View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2018Sell10,203$78.88$804,812.6430,298View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2017Sell13,223$61.33$810,966.5933,007View SEC Filing Icon  
6/3/2016Sell7,625$45.92$350,140.0015,534View SEC Filing Icon  
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Choice Hotels International Company Overview

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Choice Hotels International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and internationally. It operates through Hotel Franchising & Management and Corporate & Other segments. The company franchises lodging properties under the brand names of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson Inn & Suites, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and Radisson Collection. Choice Hotels International, Inc. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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