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IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Wei Manfredi to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation


IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wei Manfredi as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture. By welcoming top talent, IHG is further investing in technology leadership to drive meaningful benefits for its owners, guests, and teams.


IHG continues to position itself at the forefront of hospitality technology, thoughtfully advancing its digital capabilities, empowering teams to focus on creating memorable guest experiences through deeper personalization and insight. In her new role, Manfredi will guide IHG’s AI strategy, further strengthen its technical and data architecture, and continue to foster partnerships with leading technology organizations, ensuring IHG’s approach to AI is innovative and grounded in operational excellence, as well as responsible and secure.


Manfredi brings a unique blend of deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, which will help IHG to harness the power of AI while keeping human moments at the heart of hospitality. Her experience spans leading global companies, including McDonald’s, Google Cloud, Lululemon, and Visa, as well as advisory roles with top tech boards. She’s been named a top AI leader for 2026 and one of the 100 most influential AI leaders in America.


Jolie Fleming, Chief Product & Technology Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Wei has a proven track record of leading AI-driven strategies for global brands. Her appointment reflects our commitment to responsible innovation – supporting o- Read more here Hotel Management Global Outlook Link



Small Tip To Landing Good Senior-Level Hotel Management Positions in 2026


Many of our members have remained with us since the inception of our job lead service seven years ago. They continue to renew their memberships, staying on board even after securing new positions, and for good reason.


Daily, our editors dispatch bulletins detailing new job vacancies, projects, and industry shifts, including hotel launches, expansions, strategies, and market trends.


We recognize that numerous long-standing, senior-level members utilize these bulletins as conversation starters, reaching out to hotel chains and potential employers, sometimes with unsolicited applications and messages. LHN endorses such proactive engagement. It's an excellent, informal method to gain early interest from prominent hotel groups and upcoming projects, indicating your interest and broadening your opportunities for intriguing interviews or discussions about potential roles, particularly at the upper echelons of management.


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