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.

Il Sig. Adan ha iniziato la sua carriera in Hilton International, collaborando con il Consiglio di amministrazione allo sviluppo della struttura del gruppo in Brasile. Da allora, Paul ha ricoperto incarichi dirigenziali presso Meliá Inversiones Americanas, Sol Meliá, NH Hoteles, CB Richard Ellis, Amerisud, Marriott International e Radisson Hotel Group America, occupandosi di accordi sullo sviluppo da tutti i punti di vista.  Paul ha concentrato la sua carriera sullo sviluppo dell'ospitalità in America Latina e nei Caraibi.

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

Jimmy Bae

Jimmy è responsabile della crescita del marchio IHG Upper Luxury, Branded Residential e Central US regioni for Luxury & Lifestyle e Premium . In precedenza è stato responsabile di Lifestyle e Premium marchio in tutto il Midwest, dove le sue responsabilità includevano la ricerca di nuovi franchisee, l'espansione del portafoglio di franchisee esistente e l'identificazione di mercati e siti di opportunità per lo sviluppo futuro. Prima di entrare a far parte del team di sviluppo, Jimmy è stato parte integrante del team finanza di IHG, ricoprendo il ruolo di Direttore dell'analisi degli investimenti. Jimmy si è laureato alla Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. Nel tempo libero, ama giocare a golf, viaggiare e trascorrere il tempo con la famiglia e gli amici.

Ryan Bjaranson

Ryan Bjaranson si concentra sulle opportunità di sviluppo per il marchio principale di IHG negli Stati Uniti occidentali. Vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore dell'ospitalità che spazia dalla gestione di ristoranti, alle vendite di cibo e allo sviluppo del franchising alberghiero.
Prima di entrare a far parte di IHG, Ryan ha ricoperto ruoli franchising sviluppo con Wyndham Hotels & Resorts e Red Lion Hotel Corporation, sostenendo sia la nuova costruzione che la crescita della conversione. Più recentemente, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Business sviluppo presso Aimbridge Hospitality, collaborando con proprietario e investitori in opportunità di gestione terzi.
Al di fuori del lavoro, Ryan ama trascorrere il suo tempo libero con la sua famiglia e fare volontariato nei programmi sportivi per i giovani della sua comunità locale.
 

Pablo Botero

Pablo arriva in IHG da Marriott International, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Sviluppo e Affiliazioni per i Caraibi e l'America Latina. Durante la sua permanenza in Marriott, è stato premiato con il prestigioso 2021 CEO Award, assegnato ai soci con le migliori prestazioni, ed è stato co-destinatario del 2023 premio CALA Transaction of the Year. 

In precedenza, Pablo ha ricoperto il ruolo di Director of Acquisitions and sviluppo for Latin America presso Viceroy Hotel Group. Il suo background include anche il ruolo di Country Manager per un family office statunitense che supervisiona lo sviluppo di un hotel di lusso all'interno della storica città murata di Cartagena, oltre ad esperienza nel settore pubblico, lavorando con l'ex ministro della finanza della Colombia. 

Pablo ha conseguito una laurea in governo presso l'Harvard College e ha completato vari programmi aziendali, tra cui il certificato Hotel Real Estate Investment & Asset Management della Cornell University.

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.