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Mark Williams

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Managing Director Franchise Development at Extended Stay America
📍 Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Mark Williams is a hospitality executive with over 27 years of experience specializing in franchise development for major hotel brands. As Managing Director at Extended Stay America, he drives the companys franchise growth across North America. He previously held senior development roles at Radisson, Red Lion, and spent 20 years at Best Western. People who have worked with him describe him as supportive, strong, and a person of integrity.

He is a graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business with a degree in Marketing.

Unique fact: Mark champions hotel conversions as a key growth strategy, noting they can be opened in 6-8 months versus 3 years for new construction, providing a faster market entry.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Managing Director Franchise Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
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Extended-Stay Hotels
He is a leader in what he calls the "hottest segment in the industry" and focuses on its unique resilience and growth opportunities, which he believes has "more legs" than other segments.
Franchise Growth
His entire career has centered on franchise development. At Extended Stay America, he is responsible for growing the brand's footprint through new builds and conversions across North America.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Managing Director Franchise Development
Extended Stay America
10-2017 - 6-2020
Senior Vice President, Development, Americas
Radisson Hotel Group
9-2014 - 10-2017
Vice President
Red Lion Hotel Company
9-2013 - 8-2014
Director Business Devleopment Franchise
G6 Hospitality LLC
2-1993 - 7-2013
Vice President North American Dev
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts
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Why Extended Stay America's Mark Williams sees more opportunities than challenges in 2025. Featured in Hotel Investment Today
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Why Extended Stay America plans to keep its hotel growth momentum – Mark Williams video. Featured in CoStar
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Education
1976 - 1981
BSBA
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
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