La Quinta Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Bergren, effective June 9, 2015, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Bergren is assuming the board seat of Michael B. Nash, initially selected by affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P., who has resigned. Mr. Bergren, 68, served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both Pizza Hut (Global) and Yum!

Innovation until his retirement in December 2014. Prior to becoming CEO at Pizza Hut (Global) at the end of 2013, Mr. Bergren served as CEO of Pizza Hut (U.S.) since 2011. He also had served as CEO of Yum!

Innovation since 2011. Mr. Bergren has held many roles across Yum! Brands Inc. since 2002, including, President and Chief Concept Officer of Pizza Hut Inc., Chief Marketing & Food Innovation Officer for Kentucky Fried Chicken and Yum!

Brands in Louisville and Chief Concept Officer of Yum! Restaurants International in Dallas.