Lia B. Appointed as Director, Human Resources, Global Commercial and Marketing at IHG Hotels & Resorts

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, March 2025 – Lia B. has stepped into the role of Director, Human Resources, Global Commercial and Marketing at IHG Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hospitality company. In her new position, Lia will serve as a strategic HR business partner, driving the people agenda in alignment with the organization’s global commercial and marketing goals.

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Over her 17-year journey with IHG Hotels & Resorts, Lia has made a remarkable impact across various domains of the business. Most recently, she served as Director, Global Learning Strategy Implementation, where she led the re-launch of IHG University and rolled out a new learning ecosystem, including global learning platforms and tools. Her strategic leadership played a pivotal role in redefining learning experiences across the organization.

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Earlier, Lia held the role of Director, Global Voice Programs, Sales & Marketing, where she led transformation initiatives including AI-based technologies and strategic marketing partnerships across voice channels, generating over $1B in revenue. Prior to that, she led Global Brand Communications for the Holiday Inn brand family, spearheading identity and digital enhancements for the brand.

She has also been a driving force behind DE&I initiatives at IHG, co-chairing the Lean In / Women’s ERG, launching mentoring programs, and championing inclusive leadership development for over six years.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, with a family of 19 brands and over 6,300 hotels in more than 100 countries. From luxury icons like InterContinental and Kimpton, to essential brands like Holiday Inn Express, IHG serves a diverse global guest base. The company’s IHG One Rewards is among the largest loyalty programs in the world. Headquartered in the UK, IHG is committed to delivering True Hospitality for Good, with approximately 345,000 people working across its hotels and corporate offices globally.