Louise Byrne

Louise Byrne serves as the Vice President of Global Talent at IHG Hotels & Resorts, where responsibilities include managing talent strategies for a global workforce of over 400,000 employees. Previous roles at IHG include Global Talent and Leadership Director, where Louise transformed talent management practices, and Global Organisation Development Director, focusing on organizational reviews and HR transformation initiatives. Prior to IHG, Louise held HR leadership positions at Elizabeth Arden, overseeing HR for the UK and Ireland, and at Danone, where successful reorganization efforts garnered external recognition. Louise's career began with Cadbury Schweppes, progressing through various HR roles across Europe, with a foundation in HR management. Louise holds a Henley Certificate in Coaching from Henley Business School and a degree from the University of Leicester.