On December 3, 2019, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced that David B. Wyshner has decided to step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, and move into a senior advisory role reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Ballotti, until March 1, 2020. The Company also announced the promotion of its Treasurer and Executive Vice President, Michele Allen, to succeed Mr. Wyshner as CFO, effective immediately. Ms. Allen, age 45, previously served as Treasurer and Executive Vice President of the Company. From 2006 to 2018, Ms. Allen held several key roles within Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, including Senior Vice President, Finance, Wyndham Worldwide, and global Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller within Wyndham Hotel Group. Previously, from 1999 to 2006, she held key finance roles within Cendant Corporation. Prior to joining Cendant, Ms. Allen worked for Deloitte & Touche as an auditor. Ms. Allen received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and liberal arts from Cedar Crest College.