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.

M. Adan a commencé sa carrière chez Hilton International, en travaillant avec son conseil d'administration au développement de l'établissement du groupe au Brésil. Depuis lors, Paul a occupé des postes de direction chez Meliá Inversiones Americanas, Sol Meliá, NH Hoteles, CB Richard Ellis, Amerisud, Marriott International et Radisson Hotel Group Amériques, travaillant sur des offres de développement à partir de tous les points de vue.  Paul a centré sa carrière sur le développement hôtelier en Amérique Latine et aux Caraïbes.

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

Jimmy Bae

Jimmy est chargé de stimuler la croissance des régions IHG de luxe supérieure, résidentielle et centrale des États-Unis pour les Luxury & Lifestyle, et la marque Premium . Il a également été responsable des enseignes Lifestyle et Premium dans le Midwest, où ses responsabilités comprenaient la prospection de nouveaux franchises, l'expansion des portefeuilles franchisés existants et l'identification de marchés et de sites opportunités pour un développement futur. Avant de rejoindre l'équipe de développement, Jimmy a fait partie intégrante de l'équipe des finances d'IHG, ayant été récemment directeur de l'analyse des investissements. Jimmy est diplômé de l’École d’administration hôtelière de l’Université de Comell. Pendant son temps libre, il aime jouer au golf, voyager et passer du temps avec sa famille et ses amis.

Ryan Bjaranson

Pablo Botero

Pablo arrive chez IHG en provenance de Marriott International, où il a été directeur du développement et des affiliations pour les Amériques latines et des Caraïbes. Lorsqu'il a travaillé chez Marriott, il a reçu le prestigieux prix 2021 CEO Award, décerné aux associés les plus performants, et a été co-récipien du prix 2023 CALA Transaction of the Year of the Year. 

Par le passé, Pablo occupait le poste de directeur des acquisitions et du développement pour les Amériques latines au Viceroy Hotel Group. Il a également été directeur national d'un bureau familial américain, supervisant le développement d'un hôtel de luxe dans la ville historique de Carthagène, ainsi qu'une expérience du secteur public avec l'ancien Ministre des finances de Colombie. 

Pablo est titulaire d'un BA en administration publique obtenu à Harvard College et a suivi divers programmes commerciaux, y compris le certificat d'investissement et de gestion des actifs hôteliers de l'Université de Comell.

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.

Scott Duff

Scott Duff is Vice President of Development leading the growth of IHG’s brands across Canada. Scott has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, focused on development within Canada including 8 years with Choice Hotels and 11 years with Starwood Hotels + Resorts. Scott has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and completed the Advanced Management Program – Hospitality Industry from the University of Guelph. A native Canadian, Scott lives in the Toronto area with his family.