Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) Names Douglas Kessler as CEO

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Douglas A. Kessler Appointed Chief Executive Officer Of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

February 21, 2017 7:59 AM EST

DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Douglas A. Kessler as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective February 21, 2017.  Monty J. Bennett, the Company's previous Chief Executive Officer, remains Chairman of the Board of Ashford Trust.  As part of this appointment, Mr. Kessler will not stand for reelection as a Director of Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. 

Mr. Kessler has been with Ashford Trust since its IPO in August of 2003 serving most recently as... More