Leanne Harwood

Leanne Harwood is a seasoned executive in the hospitality industry with extensive experience at IHG Hotels & Resorts since May 2005, currently serving as SVP Managing Director for Luxury and Lifestyle AMER. Harwood has held several senior roles, including SVP Managing Director for JAPAC, overseeing the strategy for more than 150 hotels, and Vice President Operations for South East Asia and Korea, managing over 60 hotels across multiple countries. Additional leadership roles include Vice President Commercial positions spanning Asia, Middle East, and Africa, as well as sales and marketing director roles across various regions. Leanne has also contributed to the Accommodation Association as President and Board Member and served as a Company Director at IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan. Education includes participation in the Australian Institute of Company Directors, starting January 2023.