IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President, Global Sales
Experienced hospitality leader to accelerate commercial growth and strengthen customer relationships worldwide
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the appointment of Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Sales. Based in Atlanta, Harwood will lead IHG's Global Sales organization, driving strategy, performance, and customer engagement across the company's global sales segments and regions.
Harwood brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the role, including more than 20 years with IHG. Since March 2024, she has served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Luxury, Lifestyle & Managed Hotels, Americas, overseeing the operations and performance of IHG’s luxury & lifestyle hotel portfolio across the region.
Harwood has also held IHG leadership roles across sales, commercial, and operations functions throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Japan, and Australasia. Her experience leading teams across global markets gives her a deep understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
In her new role, Harwood will lead IHG's Global Sales organization, driving customer engagement and growth across corporate, group, and meetings and events segments worldwide.
Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "Leanne's deep commercial expertise and track record of building high-performing teams make her the ideal person to lead our Global Sales organization. Her global experience, strategic perspective, and passion for hospitality will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and grow our customer partnerships across our business... Continue reading (Members Only) - Unlock Advantages with a LHN Membership - Read more here
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