Karin Sheppard
Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe, IHG
Karin is responsible for driving sustainable long-term growth and the performance of its 772 hotels across the region. Over the course of her 19 years with IHG Hotels & Resorts, Karin has held several senior roles in Europe, Australasia and the Middle East, spanning commercial, operations and brand development. Previous appointments include Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Australasia & Japan based in Sydney, Australia and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA based in Singapore. Karin is a member of IHG’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Board, chaired by IHG Hotels & Resorts’ CEO Keith Barr.
