IHG reshuffles management division
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Inter Continental Hotels Group has appointed a new head for its new European division and completed 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. Angela Brav, currently COO, 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 now takes 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 VP Distribution and Relationship Marketing, becomes interim global head of Sales and Distribution.
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