Red Roof has appointed Zack Gharib as its new president. The company also promoted Fouad Malouf to the newly created position of COO.
Gharib brings more than two decades of senior management experience in franchising, operations and brand management with companies such as Marriott, Vacasa, LaQuinta by Wyndham and Highgate Homes.
In his new role, Malouf supports Gharib by overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations. Having joined the company in 1982, Malouf brings more than four decades of continuous and increasing management responsibility to his new role. He most recently served as SVP, franchise operations.
“We are happy to welcome Zack Gharib as Red Roof’s new president, an appointment that we are confident will take the brand and its franchise partners to new heights,” said Mohamed Thowfeek, member of the Red Roof board of directors and Red Roof interim president. “Zack brings a laser focus on growth and operations excellence to his new role, and has demonstrated his ability to deliver transformative results for some of the most widely regarded brands in the hotel industry.”
He concluded, “We look forward to Zack’s immediate positive impact for Red Roof and its franchisees, and also congratulate Fouad Malouf on his promotion to COO. Fouad brings unmatched knowledge and experience with the Red Roof brand and franchise community and will work closely with Zack to accelerate the company’s growth and franchising excellence in the months ahead.”
Gharib added, “I am deeply honored and excited to be joining Red Roof as its president at this dynamic and promising moment in the company’s development. I am passionate about helping owners, franchisees and team members achieve their fullest potential, deliver exceptional guest service and achieve operational excellence—which I hope will be instrumental in driving Red Roof’s continued growth and success. I look forward to developing a program of focused action and results which will help drive this venerable brand’s growth and transformation for many years to come.”
Gharib is relocating to Columbus and will operate out of Red Roof’s corporate headquarters there.
He replaces George Limbert, who left the company in June 2023.
