Brian McGuinness

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the worlds leading hotel companies, welcomes hospitality veteran Brian McGuinness as Senior Vice President of Global Guest Experience Shared Services.

McGuinness joins IHG charged with creating and delivering global guest experience solutions across the companys portfolio of leading brands. The appointment reflects IHGs ongoing commitment to provide a differentiated and meaningful experience for each and every guest at the more than 5,400 hotels operating under the companys 15 brands.

With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, McGuinness most recently served as Global Brand Leader and Senior Vice President for Marriott, Sheraton and Delta Hotels, where he was responsible for brand strategy, marketing, design and guest experience. Brian spent 19 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he led the launch of Aloft and Element hotels and the efforts to bring innovation and lifestyle to the select service category.

Reporting to Claire Bennett, Chief Marketing Officer, McGuinness is based at IHGs Americas headquarters in Atlanta.