La Quinta Holdings Inc. announced that John Cantele will be joining La Quinta as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 25, 2016. Mr. Cantele will join the Company from Hyatt Hotels Corporation where he served as the Global Head, Select Hotels. Angelo Lombardi and the Company have mutually agreed that Mr. Lombardi will step down as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

In this role, Mr. Cantele was responsible for corporate operations, sales, revenue management, product design and planning, franchise development, and marketing. Prior to Hyatt, Mr. Cantele was with LodgeWorks Hotel Corporation where he oversaw all aspects of being a developer, an owner/operator and a franchisee of branded hotels throughout the United States. Early in his career, Mr. Cantele held positions with several hospitality brands including Guest Quarters Hotels, Residence Inn, and Summerfield Suites Hotels, serving in various roles, including Vice President of Operations as well as a front-line hotel general manager.