La Quinta Holdings Inc. said late Thursday its financial chief will serve as an interim chief executive. The hotel chain operator said CEO Wayne Goldberg agreed to step down, and that Chief Financial Officer Keith Cline will serve as president and CEO, effective immediately, until a more permanent replacement can be found. La Quinta shares declined 2.6% to $18.47 in after-hours activity.
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