Karen Gilbride

Karen Gilbride is a seasoned hotel industry professional with extensive experience at IHG Hotels & Resorts, where currently serving as Vice President of avid hotels, Atwell Suites & Garner hotels. Gilbride's career at IHG began in March 2009 as Director of Multi-Brand Concepts & Delivery for the Americas, advancing to roles such as Global Brand Director for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. Earlier experience includes a position at InterContinental Hotels Group as Brand Performance Consulting & Instructional Design Manager. Karen Gilbride holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Master of Science degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development from Fordham University.