James Donald

James Donald is an experienced legal professional currently serving as General Counsel and Vice President of Legal for the Middle East, Africa, and Regional Support at Accor since April 2019. Previously, James held various senior legal positions at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) from July 2010 to April 2019, including Director of Business Reputation and Responsibility, where leadership was provided for legal and risk management in the India, Middle East, and Africa regions. James also managed a legal team supporting hotel development and operations across EMEAA and was involved in legal counsel roles at Reed Smith LLP, specializing in commercial and corporate law. Academic credentials include a BA Hons in Financial and Business Economics from Newcastle University and law qualifications from Northumbria University.