Patrick Pacious is the current President and CEO of Choice Hotels International, a global hospitality company. With a educational background in finance and political science from Northwestern University and Duke University respectively, Pacious has held various leadership positions in Choice Hotels International. Prior to his current role, he served as the President and COO, Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Operations, Executive VP of Global Strategy, Distribution, and Technology, Senior VP of Corporate Development and Information Technology, Senior VP of Corporate Strategy, and a VP of Business Strategy, Corporate Development, and Innovation.

Before Choice Hotels International, Pacious worked at Bearingpoint and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. Additionally, he served in the United States Navy.

Known for his expertise in corporate strategy, innovation, and information technology, Pacious has also served on the board of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. He has an extensive track record of leading successful initiatives and driving growth within the industry.