Chatham Lodging appoints Liam Brown: what it means for Chatham Lodging Trust stock

Published on 10/02/2026 at 04:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Chatham Lodging named Liam Brown trustee on September 14, 2026. Chatham Lodging Trust stock follows 8.00 percent RevPAR growth across 39 hotels.

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Chatham Lodging Trust (US16208T1025) appointed Liam Brown as an independent trustee on September 14, 2026, adding a former Marriott executive to its board. The move gives the hotel REIT a director with experience across more than 6,000 hotels and North American lodging operations, according to GlobeNewswire on September 14, 2026.

Board expertise meets operating growth

Brown previously served as group president for the United States and Canada at Marriott from January 2021 until his retirement in June 2026. The filing says his responsibilities covered more than 6,000 hotels and approximately 160,000 associates, while his trustee term runs until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, according to the SEC.

The governance addition arrives alongside improving hotel performance. Chatham reported 8.00 percent August RevPAR growth across 39 hotels, after 9.00 percent growth in June and 10.00 percent in July, according to GlobeNewswire on September 8, 2026.

Dividend adds a second investor signal

The same September 8 release declared a USD 0.10 quarterly common dividend payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. RevPAR at four Silicon Valley hotels increased 32.00 percent in August, while six recently acquired Midwest hotels recorded 8.00 percent growth, creating a clear contrast between the broader portfolio and its strongest submarket.

For operating performance, the sequence matters: August growth was 8.00 percent, below July's 10.00 percent but above June's 9.00 percent. The dividend date also places a concrete cash-return event in the next reporting cycle, while the board appointment adds hospitality expertise rather than a change to the portfolio itself.

NYSE quote and valuation context

Chatham Lodging Trust was last at USD 13.56 on the NYSE on October 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Its market capitalization was USD 633.0 million, and the 52-week range was USD 6.08 to USD 13.89 on the same quote snapshot.