Paul Adan

Paul Adan is the Regional Senior Vice President of Development for IHG Hotels and Resorts for Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean region, and is based in Miami, Florida. Paul is responsible for hotel development and retention for all of IHG brands in the region.

Mr. Adan is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and brings 25+ years of experience within the international hospitality industry, working extensively across the Americas and the Caribbean.

El Sr. Adan comenzó su carrera en Hilton International, trabajando con su Junta Directiva en el desarrollo de la propiedad del grupo en Brasil. Desde entonces, Paul ha ocupado puestos ejecutivos en Meliá Inversiones Americanas, Sol Meliá, NH Hoteles, CB Richard Ellis, Amerisud, Marriott International y Radisson Hotel Group Américas, trabajando en acuerdos de desarrollo desde todas las perspectivas.  Paul ha centrado su carrera en el desarrollo de la hospitalidad en América Latina y el Caribe.

Paul brings an intimate knowledge of the hotel industry coupled with fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Jimmy Bae

Jimmy es responsable de impulsar el crecimiento de las regiones Upper Luxury, Branded Residential y Central US de IHG para Luxury & Lifestyle y la marca Premium. Anteriormente fue responsable de las marcas Lifestyle y Premium en el Medio Oeste, donde sus responsabilidades incluían la prospección de nuevos franquiciatarios, la expansión de la cartera de franquiciatarios existentes y la identificación de mercados de oportunidad y sitios para el desarrollo futuro. Antes de unirse al equipo de desarrollo, Jimmy fue parte integral del equipo de finanzas de IHG, desempeñándose más recientemente como Director de Análisis de Inversiones. Jimmy se graduó de la Escuela de Administración Hotelera de la Universidad de Cornell. En su tiempo libre, le gusta jugar al golf, viajar y pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos.

Ryan Bjaranson

Pablo Botero

Pablo llega a IHG procedente de Marriott International, donde se desempeñó como Director de Desarrollo y Afiliaciones para el Caribe y América Latina. Durante su tiempo en Marriott, fue reconocido con el prestigioso premio 2021 CEO Award, otorgado a los asociados con mejor desempeño, y fue co-receptor del premio 2023 CALA Transaction of the Year. 

Anteriormente, Pablo ocupó el cargo de Director de Adquisiciones y Desarrollo para América Latina en Viceroy Hotel Group. Su trayectoria también incluye haber sido Country Manager de una family office estadounidense supervisando el desarrollo de un hotel de lujo dentro de la histórica ciudad amurallada de Cartagena, así como experiencia en el sector público, trabajando con el ex Ministro de Finanzas de Colombia. 

Pablo tiene una licenciatura en Gobierno del Harvard College y ha completado varios programas de negocios, incluido el certificado en Gestión de Activos e Inversiones Inmobiliarias Hoteleras de la Universidad de Cornell.

Mike Castro

Mike Castro focus on development opportunities for IHG’s mainstream brands in the Northwest U.S. Prior to IHG, Castro was Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Sonesta Hotels & Resorts in the United States and Canada where he led the company’s sales team and brand growth through franchising. With more than 35 years of experience in hospitality, Castro has an extensive background in franchise sales for both conversion and new construction hotels, in hotel management and franchise services.

Oscar Chavez

Oscar is responsible for driving the growth of IHG’s preferred brands across Mexico. His duties include promoting IHG’s brand portfolio, prospecting investors, acquiring and developing hotels, and executing management and franchise contracts. Over his 25-year hospitality industry career, Oscar has held positions within commercial, marketing, and hotel development and acquisitions with leading hotel companies including IHG, Starwood, Accor, and Posadas Group. He’s also played key roles in the planning, launch, and promotion of notable hotel brands in Mexico and Cuba, such as Ibis Hotels, Golden Tulip, One Hotels, Aloft, and Krystal Urban Hotels. Oscar holds an undergraduate degree in Tourism Administration from the Technologic University of Mexico and a post-graduate degree in Human Resources Management and a diploma in Finance from Panamerican University. When in need of excitement, Oscar enjoys coaching and playing flag football and soccer with his three daughters as well as touring through Mexico with his wife.

Margaret Crowell

Margaret supports the development of IHG’s Luxury, Lifestyle, & Premium brands and growth initiatives across the Western region of the USA and Canada. Prior to joining the Development team, Margaret gained valuable experience as a member of IHG’s market planning and feasibility team where she supported the Western USA and MLAC regions. Before joining IHG,  Margaret graduated from Cornell University with her Master’s of Management in Hospitality from the Cornell Johnson School of Business and Nolan School of Hotel Administration. In her free time, Margaret enjoys the outdoors, traveling to new places and listening to live music.

Dan Duenas

Dan focuses on development opportunities for IHG’s mainstream brands in the western region. Prior to IHG, Dan gained valuable franchise sales experience with the Cendant/Wyndham Company. Before shifting to the hotel industry, he spent 20 years in sales positions with leading golf brands Callaway Golf, Wilson Golf, and Cleveland/Srixon Golf, where he contributed to some of the industry’s most innovative product launches. Residing in Scottsdale with his wife and children, Dan enjoys golfing, hiking, and exploring the Arizona outdoors. He attends Highlands Church with his family and volunteers with Feed My Starving Children. He also enjoys serving at Night to Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

John Faught

John directs the expansion of IHG’s mainstream brands in southern Texas. Over his 22 years with IHG, he has developed hotels throughout America’s heartland in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. A lifelong hotel industry professional, John previously served as the Director of Franchise Sales and Development, Mountain Region, for Wyndham Hotels (previously HFS, Inc.). Outside of the office, John spends his free time with his five children and traveling to new destinations.