IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President, Global Sales

Experienced hospitality leader to accelerate commercial growth and strengthen customer relationships worldwide

ATLANTA (Oct. 6, 2026) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the appointment of Leanne Harwood as Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Sales.

Based in Atlanta, Harwood will lead IHG’s Global Sales organization, driving strategy, performance and customer engagement across the company’s global sales segments and regions. 

Harwood brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the role, including more than 20 years with IHG. Since March 2024, she has served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Luxury, Lifestyle & Managed Hotels, Americas, overseeing the operations and performance of IHG’s luxury & lifestyle hotel portfolio across the region.  

Harwood has also held IHG leadership roles across sales, commercial and operations functions throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Japan and Australasia. Her experience leading teams across global markets gives her a deep understanding of customer needs and business priorities.

In her new role, Harwood will lead IHG’s Global Sales organization, driving customer engagement and growth across corporate, group and meetings and events segments worldwide. 

Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Leanne’s deep commercial expertise and track record of building high-performing teams makes her the ideal person to lead our Global Sales organization. Her global experience, strategic perspective and passion for hospitality will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and grow our customer partnerships across our business.”