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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Names Kurt Albert Interim CFO as Michele Allen Departs

The company reaffirmed its 2025 outlook to signal continuity during a planned search for a permanent finance chief.

Overview

  • Michele Allen, chief financial officer and head of strategy, is leaving to pursue a role outside the hotel industry after more than 25 years at Wyndham.
  • Treasurer Kurt Albert was appointed interim chief financial officer effective immediately, drawing on over 15 years in the company’s finance organization.
  • Albert has served as treasurer and head of financial partnerships and planning since May 2024 following earlier leadership roles in Treasury and FP&A.
  • Allen will remain with Wyndham as an advisor through the end of 2025 to support a smooth transition.
  • Wyndham reaffirmed its full‑year 2025 outlook and announced a comprehensive search considering internal and external candidates for the permanent CFO role.