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InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed
Angela Brav as head of its new European division, and unveiled a
regional realignment which combines the Middle East and Africa
with Asia Australasia, allowing two similar businesses to leverage
scale in key developing markets. The changes are effective from 1
August 2011.
Angela Brav, currently Chief Operating Officer,
North America takes up the new position of Chief Executive, Europe
assuming a seat on the Executive Committee.
Jan Smits, currently head of the Asia
Australasia region will take additional responsibility for the
Middle East and Africa, becoming Chief Executive, Asia, Middle
East and Africa.
These appointments follow the move last
month of
Kirk Kinsell, former President Europe, Middle East and
Africa to President, The Americas.
Tom Seddon, Chief
Marketing Officer, is leaving IHG. His role will be split on an
interim basis between two senior members of the IHG sales and
marketing organisation. Eric Pearson, currently Chief Marketing
Officer, The Americas, becomes Interim Global Head of Brands.
Steve Sickel, currently Senior Vice President Distribution and
Relationship Marketing, becomes Interim Global Head of Sales and
Distribution.
A search process is now underway for a new
Chief Marketing Officer.
Chief Executive of IHG, Richard
Solomons, said, “Following the promotion last month of Kirk
Kinsell to President, Americas I am delighted to welcome Angela to
the Executive Committee and congratulate Jan on his additional
responsibilities. Across the company we have strength in depth,
enabling swift appointments while keeping momentum across the
business. Angela Brav brings a wealth of franchising and
operations experience to Europe and aligning two similar
businesses in the Middle East and Asia Australasia under Jan Smits
will allow us to leverage our scale more effectively, driving
market share growth. Finally I would like to thank Tom Seddon
for his significant contribution to IHG during his time with the
Group and I wish him well for the future.”
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