Neetu Mistry appointed managing director UK and Ireland at IHG

Neetu Mistry has been appointed managing director for UK and Ireland at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

She takes over from Joanna Kurowska, who held the role for almost five years and has since been named vice president development, Middle East and Africa at IHG.

Mistry brings more than 20 years’ industry experience to the role, having previously served as an owner representative for one of IHG’s regional councils.

She was most recently chief commercial officer at Cycas Hospitality and also spent five years at RBH Hotels.

As UK and Ireland MD at IHG, she will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels and continue to strengthen partnerships with IHG’s owners.

IHG has a presence of in excess of 10 brands across the region, including InterContinental, Kimpton, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, voco, Ruby Hotels, Garner, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites and most recently Six Senses.

Karin Sheppard, senior vice president and managing director, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “It is a pleasure to welcome Neetu as our new managing director for the UK and Ireland. She brings a unique combination of strategic clarity, operational understanding and deep commercial experience of the vast UK and Ireland market, alongside a genuine passion for people and performance. She is a highly respected leader with a strong track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams and delivering sustained results. As we looked to the future, Neetu will be invaluable in helping to unlock the full potential of our UK and Ireland business and further strengthening our partnerships with owners.”

Mistry added: “I am honoured to join IHG at such an exciting moment for its UK and Ireland estate. As a vibrant and dynamic market, I see significant opportunities to deliver for our owners across all segments, as well as working with IHG’s talented teams and valued partners to continue delivering true hospitality to our guests and long-term growth.”

IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 20 hotel brands in more than 100 countries.