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Working Groups Directory

The owner volunteers who lead our Working Groups enable the Association to effectively advocate for our diverse membership. These individuals allow us to serve the many different interests of members across global regions who have widely differing ownership structures and IHG brands.

Our Competitive Edge

The 2023 Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs have strong experience in both the intricacies of their respective forums as well as how to drive meaningful change across all stakeholder groups.

These Committee and Task Force leaders, along with their respective Working Group managers, facilitate communication and action, negotiating with IHG on behalf of all members to help grow their businesses, save money, operate more effectively and stay ahead in an extraordinarily competitive industry. Learn more

Global

Environmental Sustainability Committee

Chair
Susan Bland
Vice Chair
Shelina Letzring
Working Group Manager
Carly Hunt

IHG One Rewards Committee

Chair
Kurt Furlong
Vice Chair
Kevin Hilchey
Working Group Manager
Nikolai Ferguson

Technology Committee

Chair
Daniel Scott
Vice Chair
Daphne Hampson
Working Group Manager
Christen Osborne

Americas

Americas Regional Council

Chair
Vijay Patel
Vice Chairs
Juan Carlos Alvarez, Phillipe Gadbois, Prakash Maggan and Sam Suleman
Director, Executive Forums & Governance
Adriane Achey

Canada Regional Committee

Chair
Doug Sholter
Vice Chair
Minaz Rahemtulla
Working Group Manager
Nikolai Ferguson

Commercial Committee - Sales & Revenue Management

Chair
Dhaval Brahmbhatt
Vice Chairs
Ketan Patel and Ginny Morrison
Working Group Manager
Nikolai Ferguson

Crowne Plaza Committee

Chair
Jim Dora
Vice Chair
Craig Strickler
Working Group Manager
Priscilla Das, CHO

Emerging Leaders Network U.S., Canada and Mexico

Chair
Taran Patel
Vice Chair
Prem Panchal
Working Group Managers
Nikolai Ferguson

Extended Stay Committee

Chair
Al-Karim Khimji
Vice Chair
Vince Dora
Working Group Manager
Cidalia Odell

Holiday Inn Committee

Chair
Jeff Krivoshen
Vice Chair
Steve Aldridge
Working Group Manager
Cidalia Odell

Holiday Inn Express Committee

Chair
Chet Patel
Vice Chair
Darpan Bhakta
Working Group Manager
Cidalia Odell

Hotel Indigo Committee

Chair
Neil Densmore
Vice Chair
Rick Fine
Working Group Manager
Nikolai Ferguson

Latin America/Caribbean (LAC) Regional Committee

Chair
Juan Carlos Rodo
Regional Manager
Carolina Castillo

Mexico Commercial Committee

Chair
Gerardo Murray
Vice Chair
Ruth Arias
Regional Manager
Carolina Castillo

Mexico Procurement Committee

Chair
Juan Francisco Pulido
Vice Chair
Edgar Rodarte
Regional Manager
Carolina Castillo

Americas

Mexico Regional Committee

Chair
Emiliano González
Vice Chair
Gabriela Terrazas
Regional Manager
Carolina Castillo

Operations Committee

Chair
Cristina Lussi
Vice Chair
Henry Byl
Working Group Manager
Priscilla Das, CHO

People Committee

Chair
Sarah Koustrup
Vice Chair
Tonya Muncey
Working Group Manager
Priscilla Das, CHO

Europe

Europe Distribution, Digital and Commercial Committee

Chair
Carol Dodds
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

Europe Emerging Leaders Network

Chair
Rebecca Pierides
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

Europe People Committee

Chair
Teresa Hatton
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

Europe Regional Council

Chair
Susan Bland
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

Europe Standards Committee

Chair
Stephen Harron
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

Europe Technology Committee

Chair
Hermann Beck
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

Australasia

Australasia Regional Committee

Chair
Rodger Powell
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

IMEA

IMEA Regional Committee

Chair
Ali Akbarali
Regional Director
Carly Hunt

This team of dedicated IHG Owners Association members most notably reflects our core values. We are honored they have chosen to bring their skill, insight and perspective to the table and that they are committed to furthering our shared vision.

Deepesh Kholwadwala 2018 Chair, IHG Owners Association Immediate Past Chair Advisor