Interstate names David Anderson as EVP international

Interstate Hotels & Resorts has named David Anderson as its new executive vice-president – international, following the announcement that Nicholas Northam will retire from the role at the end of the year.

Anderson joins Interstate – the international division of Aimbridge Hospitality – following three years as chief executive of Sun (Hotels & Resorts) Mauritius. He returned to the UK earlier this year.

His previous roles also include managing director of Dolce Hotels, regional vice-president for Wyndham Hotel Group and vice-president for the Louvre Hotel Group in Paris.

Mike Deitemeyer, president and chief executive of Aimbridge Hospitality, said: “We are thrilled to welcome David Anderson to the Interstate team at an important time of growth for the company.

“David’s background adds depth to the leadership for operations and development, as he brings with him an impressive amount of experience and expertise having worked across all operator models and under both management and franchise agreements. He will play a pivotal role in continuing to develop Interstate’s ambitious growth plans across the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe and Russia.”

He added: “Nick’s impact on Interstate’s growth during his tenure has been significant. From all of us at Aimbridge, we are grateful for his contributions.”

Anderson said: “I’m proud to be joining Interstate at such an exciting time for the company. Its growth in recent years has seen Interstate assert itself as a true leader in the industry, across multiple territories.

“I look forward to working with the team to continue this growth, realising the company’s ambitious development plans while providing the exceptional service to owners and guests that Interstate is renowned for.”

Northam will retire from Interstate at the end of the year, after leading the company since 2016, overseeing Interstate’s merger with Aimbridge Hospitality in 2019, as well as navigating the company and its managed properties through the coronavirus pandemic.

He said: “It has been a real honour and a privilege to lead Interstate for the last five years, during such an exciting period of growth as well as through the extraordinary challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“However, after four decades in the industry and with Interstate flourishing internationally, now is the right time for me to step into retirement.”

Interstate Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio stands at 129 properties, including its committed pipeline, across the UK, western Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia/CIS.

The group manages brands from across IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt and Radisson. Its portfolio also comprises independent hotels, restaurants and spa and health brands, including Novelli at City Quays and Mamucium.