Kyle Krumwiede

Kyle works closely with hotel owners to expand the footprint of IHG’s mainstream brands by identifying new business opportunities and developing client relationships in the state of Florida. Kyle has 10+ years of experience in the Hospitality sector including Operations, Real Estate Brokerage and Franchise Sales & Development, predominantly in the SE and Mid-Atlantic regions. His various roles and experience have helped sharpen his hotel/real estate development acumen, creating a unique perspective when analyzing new projects. Kyle is a graduate of the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri where he studied Business Management and Hospitality Management. He and his family relocated from Nashville, TN to Sarasota, FL, in 2021. Together, they enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, golfing, traveling, and listening to live music.

Alex Kuhl

Alex oversees the development of branded management agreements, joint ventures, and franchise opportunities for new-build and conversion hotels for Regent Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in IHG’s Americas region. Additionally, he holds the same responsibilities for Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, and EVEN Hotels in the NYC metro area. During his 16-year career with IHG, he has held various Director-level positions within development, operations, and sales and marketing. Previously, he worked for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels and Starwood Hotels & Resorts in various capacities. Alex earned a BA in History from Denison University and a Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management from Cornell University. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two young daughters, hitting the ski slopes, boating on the open waters, and barbecuing for family and friends.

Valentina Laborde

Valentina drives the promotion, prospecting, and sales of all IHG brands throughout Mexico. A 15-year veteran of IHG, she previously served as Direct Marketing Commercial Director for MegaDirect and Director Corporate/Founding Partner at Globacom. Valentina has a degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and has completed a graduate seminar on studies in tourism. Passionate about travel, walk, art, music, and culture, Valentina loves sharing experiences with her two sons, such as exploring museums, observing architecture, and tasting new foods. When at home, she enjoys hosting gatherings and cooking meals for her family.

Alex Mai

Alex es responsable de establecer la estrategia, planificar, negociar/ejecutar acuerdos hoteleros y gestionar el crecimiento y la expansión de todas las marcas de IHG Hotels & Resorts en América Latina y los países del Caribe. Alex tiene más de 25 años de experiencia práctica con hoteles, complejos turísticos, gestión de marcas, bienes raíces y operaciones. Ha trabajado en cientos de activos hoteleros, negociaciones y actuaciones hoteleras en Estados Unidos, América Latina y el Caribe.

Prior to joining IHG, Alex was the Head of Development and Vice President of development for Latin America & Caribbean for Choice Hotels International and Radisson Hotels Group Americas, where he was responsible for the growth of all brands. Alex was also President & Founder of ALBA Hospitality from 2020 to 2022, where he was responsible for strategic asset positioning, management contract negotiations, and hotel real estate transactions. Prior to that, Alex worked for Hilton Hotels Corporation from 2007 to 2020 holding various Management positions in Development, Brand Management for Full & Focused Service, Owners Relations, and Training. In his free time, Alex enjoys exercising outdoors with his wife and Siberian Husky and watching European Soccer matches. 

Alex Moeckel

Alex Moeckel is the Regional Vice President of Development for IHG Hotels & Resorts based in Washington, D.C.  Mr. Moeckel oversees the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions where he is responsible for leading all aspects of the hotel development process for IHG’s Luxury, Lifestyle, and Premium Brands. Well-versed in IHG’s brands portfolio, Alex was previously Director of Development for the Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for development growth of IHG’s selective service and extended stay portfolio. Mr. Moeckel first joined IHG 10-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. He is also an active supporter of the National Parks Conservation Association, the Adirondack Council, and the Nature Conservancy.

Vijesh Patel

Vijesh Patel se unió a IHG como Director de Desarrollo a partir del 2025 de abril para ayudar a liderar el desarrollo y el crecimiento de Six Senses, Regent y Branded Residences en las Américas. Vijesh se desempeñó anteriormente como Director de Desarrollo de Six Senses en las Américas a partir de mayo 2022. Vijesh fue vicepresidente de la práctica de asesoramiento en inversiones hoteleras en Hodges Ward Elliott. Se especializó en apoyar y ejecutar diversos procesos de ventas para propiedades hoteleras y resorts de servicio completo y nivel institucional con énfasis en el segmento de ultra lujo en América del Norte, América Latina y el Caribe. Antes de incorporarse a HWE, trabajó durante dos años como analista en el equipo de análisis de inversiones de InterContinental Hotels Group, donde colaboró con el equipo de desarrollo para preparar documentos proforma y de capital para respaldar la aprobación de acuerdos.

Nicolas Petrone

Nicolas Petrone implementa la estrategia de distribución de Franquicia a largo plazo para las principales marcas de IHG en Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Kentucky y Virginia. Sus responsabilidades incluyen impulsar la colocación estratégica de hoteles de nueva construcción y conversión, maximizar la calidad y el crecimiento de cada propiedad y forjar relaciones sólidas con franquiciatarios en estos mercados.

Antes de unirse a IHG, Nicolas desarrolló su experiencia en la industria hotelera durante más de una década como Director de Desarrollo de Franquicia para Choice Hotels y Director de Desarrollo de Franquicia para Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. Su amplia experiencia en el desarrollo de franquicias le ha proporcionado un profundo conocimiento de la dinámica del mercado y el crecimiento estratégico.

Fuera del trabajo, Nicolas busca emoción a través de viajes, navegación y pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia.

Maurizio Piedra

Maurizio is the Development Manager for the Caribbean and Latin America, responsible for executing the growth strategy of all brands across this region. He started his career in hotel investment sales and later transitioned into an asset management role, responsible for a portfolio of 11 hotels across the United States with all major hotel brands. In his previous roles, he successfully developed the real estate growth strategy for other international brands, like Sonder and Hilton, in Florida and the Caribbean. Maurizio is originally from Peru and is an economist by profession. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his friends, discovering the culinary scene of the places he visits, and going for morning runs.

Lindsey Powers

Lindsey Powers es la directora de desarrollo de franquicias de IHG en Oklahoma y el norte de Texas. En su función, Lindsey dirige los esfuerzos de desarrollo de las siete marcas principales de IHG: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, Avid Hotels, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, Garner y Atwell Suites. Desde que se unió a IHG en 2022, Lindsey ha apoyado a desarrolladores de hoteles en el oeste y centro de los EE. UU., ayudándolos a expandirse a nuevas marcas y geografías con su enfoque basado en las relaciones para el crecimiento de Franquicia.

Antes de IHG, trabajó en la industria de dotación de personal, ayudando a las organizaciones a abordar necesidades críticas de fuerza laboral, y adquirió experiencia en bienes raíces residenciales mientras trabajaba en Berkshire Hathaway, donde desarrolló una base sólida en relaciones con los clientes y análisis de mercado. Lindsey tiene una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad de Eastern Illinois, donde jugó voleibol. Actualmente radicada en Austin, Texas, a Lindsey le gusta viajar, probar nuevos restaurantes y animar a los Purdue Boilermakers.