RedmondLancasterChoice Hotels International has announced four promotions to its leadership team. They are: Scott Oaksmith to senior vice president of real estate and finance; Raul Ramirez to senior vice president, head of international and strategic and financial planning; Elizabeth Redmond to chief accounting officer; and John Lancaster to the newly created position of regional vice president, emerging markets, franchise development and owner relationships. Oaksmith had held numerous positions with Choice, including controller; Ramirez had been senior vice president of international strategic planning; Redmond was most recently vice president of financial reporting and accounting; and Lancaster was regional vice president of franchise development.