Alex Moeckel

Alex Moeckel is Vice President of Development for IHG Hotels & Resorts responsible for the growth of Luxury, Lifestyle, and Premium brands in the East region as well as the Midwest US and Eastern Canada. Well-versed in IHG’s brands portfolio, Alex was most recently Vice President of Development for the Mid-Atlantic region and prior to that,  Director of Development where he was responsible for development growth of IHG’s selective service and extended stay portfolio. Mr. Moeckel first joined IHG 13-years ago as a Development Manager for North America and Latin America, based out of the Atlanta office. Prior to IHG, Alex was in New York City where he advanced through positions of increasing responsibility with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Eastdil Secured, and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Alex graduated from the University of Delaware School of Hospitality Management and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Delaware Hospitality & Sport Business Management School. In addition to spending time with his wife and two children, Alex loves the thrill of traveling, enjoying new food, golfing, skiing, and surfing. Mr. Moeckel serves on the Board of Directors of FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), the nation’s leading food allergy nonprofit and largest private funder of food allergy research, education, and advocacy.

Vijesh Patel

Vijesh Patel oversees IHG’s Luxury, Lifestyle, and Premium portfolio across the Midwest region. Since joining IHG in 2022 as Director of Development for Six Senses, he has played a key role in driving growth across Upper Luxury and Branded Residential, supporting pipeline expansion for Six Senses, Regent, and Branded Residences throughout the Americas. Prior to IHG, Vijesh served as Vice President in the Hospitality Investment Advisory practice at Hodges Ward Elliott, where he specialized in advising on the sale of institutional-grade hotels and resorts, with a focus on the ultra-luxury segment across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Earlier in his career, he spent two years as an analyst on the Investment Analysis team at InterContinental Hotel Group, partnering with Development to prepare pro formas and capital approval materials supporting new deals.

Praveen Reddy

Praveen brings a strong track record of cross-functional experience at IHG, having spent the past several years working across Hotel Lifecycle & Growth, Procurement, and Reservation Customer Care, as well as supporting development efforts for our Mainstream brands in the U.S. East. Since joining IHG in 2017, he has built a reputation for driving impactful initiatives and delivering results across multiple parts of the business. Based in Alpharetta, Praveen holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and brings both operational and development expertise to the team.

Samuel Richard

Samuel Richard is a Business Development Manager at IHG Hotels and Resorts, where he focuses on driving IHG brand growth in U.S. and Canada. With over a decade of experience at IHG, he previously served as a Quality Consultant and Regional Director of Franchise Openings.

A key contributor to the launch of Garner Hotels, Sam played an instrumental role in the successful opening of the first property in Auburn, WA, in December 2023. He excels in project management, growth strategies, and building strong relationships with hotel owners.

Before joining IHG, Sam worked as a Quality Consultant with LRA/Deloitte and held various operations roles with Fairmont, Westin, and W Hotels. 

Sam holds a Diploma in Hospitality Management from the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Université du Québec à Montréal.

Sam resides in Cochrane, near Calgary in Alberta, Canada. In his free time, Sam enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing in the Canadian Rockies, as well as cooking, gardening and traveling.

Misty Roe

Misty Roe supports the development functions for IHG’s upscale brands in the northeast, southeast and midwestern United States. She assists in identifying new development opportunities and retaining existing assets in IHG’s portfolio. Prior to joining IHG, Misty worked on the Franchise Development team at Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, respectively. In her personal time, Misty enjoys gathering with her family and friends, taking her dog to get fresh air at the park, and lending a helping hand to local animal rescue groups.

Deepshikha Sinha

Deepshikha Sinha supports the development of IHG’s Luxury, Lifestyle & Premium brands across the Northeastern region of the US (NY, NJ, CT, RI and NH). She has been with IHG since 2018, initially contributing to the Investment Analysis team before transitioning to the Development team in 2021. 

Prior to joining IHG, Deepshikha served as Senior Manager, Feasibility & Investment Analysis for Jumeirah Group, where she led diverse projects ranging from single asset developments to mixed-use and integrated tourism complexes. Her extensive career has seen her work on hospitality projects across five continents and reside in over 18 different cities, providing her with a broad and nuanced understanding of global hospitality markets.

Deepshikha holds a Master of Management in Hospitality (M.M.H) with a focus on Real Estate Finance & Investments from Cornell University. She is fluent in both English and Hindi, and in her free time, she enjoys embarking on road trips to explore new destinations.