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DiamondRock Hospitality Co (DRH) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on February 25, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Chairman William McCarten retiring April 29, 2026 after 2026 Annual Meeting; not standing for re-election.
DiamondRock Hospitality Co 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Chairman William McCarten retiring April 29, 2026 after 2026 Annual Meeting; not standing for re-election
- Departure unrelated to any disagreement with company or management
- Bruce Wardinski elevated to non-executive Chairman effective April 29, 2026
- Board shrinks from 9 to 8 directors following McCarten's exit
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Chairman transition announced Feb 25, 2026: McCarten retiring, Wardinski appointed non-executive Chairman
- Role is non-executive, signaling board oversight shift rather than operational leadership change
- Full details in Exhibit 99.1 press release and drhc.com investor relations section
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