IHG names new UK managing director

Saturday, 28 Sep, 2021 0

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), has appointed Joanna Kurowska as the new managing director for the UK & Ireland.

She will be responsible for driving sustainable hotel performance in the existing UK&I market and working with owners and investors.

Her promotion follows a 10-year career at IHG Hotels & Resorts, which started at InterContinental Warsaw as Director of Finance & Business Support, before moving on to a number of finance and operational roles across Europe.

Kurowska also sits on IHG’s Europe Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Board.

Karin Sheppard, Senior Vice President Managing Director Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "I am delighted that Joanna has taken on the role of Managing Director, UK & Ireland. During her 10 years at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Joanna has risen through the ranks at a rapid pace and has built an excellent reputation as a team collaborator, people developer and a highly valued partner for owners."

IHG currently has 358 hotels operating under eight brands in the UK and Ireland including InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Hotel Indigo, voco Hotels, Holiday InnHotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites.

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