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.

O Sr. Adan começou sua carreira no Hilton International, trabalhando com o conselho de diretores no desenvolvimento do plano de melhorias à propriedade do grupo no Brasil. Desde então, Paul ocupou cargos executivos na Meliá Inversiones Americanas, Sol Meliá, NH Hoteles, CB Richard Ellis, Amerisud, Marriott International e Radison Hotel Group Américas, trabalhando no desenvolvimento de negócios de todas as perspectivas.  Paul tem concentrado sua carreira no desenvolvimento da hospitalidade na América Latinas e no Caribe.

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

Jimmy Bae

Jimmy é responsável por impulsionar o crescimento dos pedidos de luxo Superior, Residencial de Marca e dos EUA Central do luxo, e Premium Marca. Ele anteriormente foi responsável pelo Estilo de vida e marca Premium em todo o Centro-Oeste, onde suas responsabilidades incluíram prospecção de novos franqueados, expansão de franqueados anteriores existentes e identificação de mercados de oportunidade e locais para desenvolvimento futuro. Antes de se juntar à equipe de desenvolvimento, Jimmy era parte integral da equipe de finanças do IHG, tendo atuado como Diretor de Análise de Investimento mais recentemente. Jimmy se licenciou na School of Hotel Administração da Universidade de Cornell. Em seu tempo livre gosta de jogar golfe, viajar e passar tempo com a família e amigos.

Yan Bjaranson

Ryan Bjaranson concentra-se em oportunidades de desenvolvimento para marca principal do IHG em todo o oeste dos Estados Unidos. Ele traz mais de 25 anos de experiência em hospitalidade, abrangendo gerenciamento de restaurantes, vendas de alimentos e desenvolvimento de franquias de hotéis.
Antes de juntar-se ao IHG, ele ocupou cargos de desenvolvimento de franquias na Wyndham Hotels & Resorts e na Red Lyon Hotel Corporation, apoiando novas construções e crescimento de conversões. Mais recentemente, ele acumulou uma função de desenvolvimento de negócios na Aimbridge Hospitality, realizando parceria com estacionamento e investidores nas principais oportunidades de gerenciamento de destinos.
Fora do trabalho, Ryan gosta de passar seu tempo livre com a família e é voluntário em seus programas esportivos juvenis na comunidade local.
 

Pablo Botero

Pablo vem para o IHG depois do Marriott International, onde foi Diretor de Desenvolvimento e Afiliações para o Caribe e as Américas Latina. Durante seu período no Marriott, ele foi reconhecido com o prestigiado prêmio 2021 do CEO, concedido aos associados com melhor desempenho, e foi co-recebedor do prêmio 2023 de Transação do Ano da CALA. 

Anteriormente, Pablo ocupou a função de Diretor de Aquisições e Desenvolvimento para as Américas Latina no Viceroy Hotel Group. Sua experiência inclui também a função de Country Manager em um escritório familiar dos EUA, supervisionando o desenvolvimento de um hotel de luxo na histórica cidade murada de Cartagena, bem como experiência no setor público, trabalhando com o ex-Ministro das Finanças da Colômbia. 

Pablo é bacharel em Administração de Empresas pelo Harvard College e concluiu vários programas de negócios, incluindo o certificado Hotel Real Estate Investment & Asset Management da 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.